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FV66 FOP

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,724 mi
Last recorded129,724 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV66 FOP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 129,724 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 129,718 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 124,215 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2025 124,172 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 121,202 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 May 2024 121,202 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2023 117,620 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 117,620 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 114,309 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 110,859 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 101,980 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 91,055 miles

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

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

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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FV66 FOP is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV66 FOP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV66 FOP registered?

FV66 FOP is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 December 2016.

Is FV66 FOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV66 FOP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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