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GJ66 VBZ

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

262,811 mi
Last recorded262,811 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ66 VBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 262,811 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2023 247,957 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 247,243 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 226,254 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 226,254 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 201,556 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 16 Dec 2022 201,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 16 Dec 2022 201,444 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2022 175,546 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))

Fail 25 May 2022 175,498 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 29 Nov 2021 145,017 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 114,079 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 89,774 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Jun 2020 62,938 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 60,412 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 60,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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GJ66 VBZ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GJ66 VBZ, 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.

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GJ66 VBZ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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