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HJ66 OAY

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,831 mi
Last recorded65,831 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ66 OAY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 65,831 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 58,844 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))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 55,925 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 46,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 38,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 32,060 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 32,060 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 26,127 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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HJ66 OAY is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HJ66 OAY, 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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What year was HJ66 OAY registered?

HJ66 OAY is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 October 2016.

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