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HV66 GLF

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,829 mi
Last recorded124,829 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV66 GLF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 124,829 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 124,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 117,924 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 117,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2023 105,539 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1x rear ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 90,396 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 90,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 76,403 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Sep 2020 66,884 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Sep 2020 66,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Sep 2019 55,563 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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HV66 GLF is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HV66 GLF, 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 HV66 GLF registered?

HV66 GLF is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is HV66 GLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV66 GLF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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