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FY66 VGP

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,488 mi
Last recorded71,488 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY66 VGP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025 71,488 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 61,444 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 49,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 41,230 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 33,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 30,386 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Aug 2019 26,744 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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FY66 VGP is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FY66 VGP, 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 FY66 VGP registered?

FY66 VGP is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is FY66 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY66 VGP shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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