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AO16 FNP

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

96,711 mi
Last recorded96,711 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 FNP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 96,711 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 89,116 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 76,740 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread castellated inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2023 62,664 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 62,664 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 55,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2021 46,887 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2021 46,832 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2020 39,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2353519 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2353519 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 33,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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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AO16 FNP 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 AO16 FNP, 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 AO16 FNP registered?

AO16 FNP is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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