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FT66 GEK

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,001 mi
Last recorded37,001 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT66 GEK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 37,001 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 34,652 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 34,652 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 32,301 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 29,254 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 29,254 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 23,959 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

orange engine management blight on

Pass 10 Nov 2020 17,803 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 15,572 miles

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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FT66 GEK is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FT66 GEK, 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 FT66 GEK registered?

FT66 GEK is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 November 2016.

Is FT66 GEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT66 GEK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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