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VX66 VSD

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,170 mi
Last recorded97,170 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX66 VSD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 97,170 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 97,169 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 93,777 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2024 86,792 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2024 86,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 80,919 miles

Nearside Front bumper + wing damage

Fail 21 Oct 2023 80,919 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper + wing damage

Pass 8 Oct 2022 66,333 miles

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

TPMS light on, indicating low tyre pressure

Fail 7 Oct 2022 66,295 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 53,526 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 41,575 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both) also devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 32,169 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 32,169 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads metal to metal with disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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VX66 VSD is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 VX66 VSD, 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 VX66 VSD registered?

VX66 VSD is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is VX66 VSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX66 VSD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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