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CU16 FZH

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,604 mi
Last recorded122,604 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 FZH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 122,604 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 117,002 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 116,914 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 107,070 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 107,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 99,260 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 91,350 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s&o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 83,490 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 77,340 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Feb 2019 59,076 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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CU16 FZH 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 CU16 FZH, 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 CU16 FZH registered?

CU16 FZH is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is CU16 FZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU16 FZH 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.

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