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VU66 RSV

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,296 mi
Last recorded113,296 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 RSV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 113,296 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 102,435 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 97,319 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 90,821 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 82,014 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 82,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 76,075 miles

Emissions not detected

Fail 21 Apr 2021 76,075 miles

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

Emissions not detected

Pass 11 Jul 2020 70,214 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 60,439 miles

handbrake lever nearly to stop

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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VU66 RSV is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 VU66 RSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU66 RSV registered?

VU66 RSV is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 September 2016.

Is VU66 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU66 RSV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU66 RSV have outstanding finance?

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