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VK66 FYR

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,838 mi
Last recorded75,838 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK66 FYR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 75,838 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 73,269 miles

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

some steering, and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate.

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on sub frames, steering, suspension ,and brake components.

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Pass 4 Jul 2024 68,682 miles

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

some steering, and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate.

some surface rust on sub frames, steering, suspension , and brake components.

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Fail 4 Jul 2024 68,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

some steering, and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate.

some surface rust on sub frames, steering, suspension , and brake components.

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 3 Jul 2023 61,375 miles

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

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Pass 27 Jun 2022 54,210 miles

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

Undertrays/trims fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2021 49,605 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 45,304 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test device holder on windscreen ()

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading. No printout produced

Pass 8 Nov 2019 36,259 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 36,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (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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VK66 FYR is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK66 FYR, 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 VK66 FYR registered?

VK66 FYR is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 November 2016.

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