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AU16 FDM

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,748 mi
Last recorded86,748 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 FDM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 86,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres slightly worn/uneven inner edges of tread

Fail 1 Jul 2026 86,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn/wearing inner edge

rear tyres slightly worn/uneven inner edges of tread

Pass 4 Jul 2025 80,381 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn/wearing inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2025 80,339 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

offside front tyre slightly worn/wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2024 70,602 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 61,139 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 51,821 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2021 41,143 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 40,849 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 30,639 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 24,762 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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AU16 FDM is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU16 FDM, 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 AU16 FDM registered?

AU16 FDM is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is AU16 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 FDM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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