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PX66 XGP

2016 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,739 mi
Last recorded70,739 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX66 XGP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 70,739 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 70,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 64,425 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 51,012 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 33,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 33,861 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 24,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 15,220 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 15,217 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit in centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit in centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 7,185 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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PX66 XGP is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PX66 XGP, 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 PX66 XGP registered?

PX66 XGP is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 October 2016.

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