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FV66 LVO

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,971 mi
Last recorded69,971 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV66 LVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 69,971 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 65,367 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 56,025 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 56,025 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 40,393 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 40,387 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 30,992 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2020 23,878 miles

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 23 Nov 2019 19,600 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 19,600 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S inner pad & N/S inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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FV66 LVO is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LVO, 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 LVO registered?

FV66 LVO is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 November 2016.

Is FV66 LVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV66 LVO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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