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LF66 CTY

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,667 mi
Last recorded119,667 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF66 CTY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 119,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 111,379 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 111,246 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2024 99,681 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 61,457 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 61,457 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 58,469 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 36,195 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2019 22,313 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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LF66 CTY is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol 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 LF66 CTY, 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 LF66 CTY registered?

LF66 CTY is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 September 2016.

Is LF66 CTY safe to buy?

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