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GV66 ETU

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,329 mi
Last recorded81,329 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV66 ETU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 81,329 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 75,509 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 67,492 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 59,519 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 59,519 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 50,526 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 42,328 miles

clutch pedal very Stiff

Pass 23 Dec 2020 32,512 miles

clutch pedal very hard

Pass 23 Dec 2019 22,844 miles

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

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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GV66 ETU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GV66 ETU, 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 GV66 ETU?

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What year was GV66 ETU registered?

GV66 ETU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 December 2016.

Is GV66 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV66 ETU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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