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FY66 VJX

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,910 mi
Last recorded87,910 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY66 VJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 87,910 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 83,978 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 83,904 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 73,240 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 64,091 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 64,045 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 54,254 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 46,669 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 40,750 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 VJX is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc diesel 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 FY66 VJX, 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

How do I check the history of FY66 VJX?

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What year was FY66 VJX registered?

FY66 VJX is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 October 2016.

Is FY66 VJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY66 VJX 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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