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BK16 FPP

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,476 mi
Last recorded92,476 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK16 FPP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 92,476 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 92,476 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 88,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 84,932 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 75,743 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 75,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2022 67,630 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 67,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 55,733 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 45,162 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 45,153 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 34,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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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BK16 FPP is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK16 FPP, 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 BK16 FPP registered?

BK16 FPP is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is BK16 FPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK16 FPP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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