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FV66 OAJ

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,762 mi
Last recorded139,762 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 139,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 139,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 126,586 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 126,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 112,669 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 97,696 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 97,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 85,182 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 75,376 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 65,902 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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FV66 OAJ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel 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 OAJ, 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 OAJ registered?

FV66 OAJ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 December 2016.

Is FV66 OAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV66 OAJ 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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