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MT66 BOU

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,731 mi
Last recorded52,731 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT66 BOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 52,731 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 46,737 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 46,703 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 41,008 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive needs diagnosis (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 40,917 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive needs diagnosis (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 36,919 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight lip on all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 35,080 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 35,056 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 29,064 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 25,243 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 25,242 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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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MT66 BOU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MT66 BOU, 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 MT66 BOU registered?

MT66 BOU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 October 2016.

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