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OV66 FXG

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,158 mi
Last recorded93,158 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV66 FXG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 93,158 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 93,158 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 85,210 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Sep 2023 76,521 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 65,577 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Backing plate corroded, fouling disc (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2021 54,528 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 41,966 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 30,586 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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OV66 FXG is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel 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 OV66 FXG, 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 OV66 FXG registered?

OV66 FXG is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is OV66 FXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV66 FXG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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