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FJ66 XST

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,250 mi
Last recorded47,250 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ66 XST
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 47,250 miles

both rear brake discs worn

o/s/r and n/s/r track control arms - bushes worn/perished

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished and cracked

Fail 2 May 2025 47,250 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front - inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear brake discs worn

o/s/r and n/s/r track control arms - bushes worn/perished

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished and cracked

rear wiper - worn/smearing

service light on

Pass 3 May 2024 42,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 35,566 miles

Nearside Front washer jet inoperative,but water from centre and o/s jets providing enough fluid onto screen

Pass 29 Apr 2022 29,203 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 23,253 miles

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2020 20,619 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 16,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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FJ66 XST is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 48,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ66 XST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 10 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FJ66 XST registered?

FJ66 XST is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 September 2016.

Is FJ66 XST safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ66 XST shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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