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EO16 HFS

2016 Volvo V40

Bronze Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,828 mi
Last recorded73,828 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO16 HFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 73,828 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 67,120 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 67,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 55,103 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2023 43,930 miles

tested in wet conditions

Pass 31 Dec 2021 24,389 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 16,393 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 10,591 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 9,893 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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EO16 HFS is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EO16 HFS, 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 EO16 HFS registered?

EO16 HFS is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2016.

Is EO16 HFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO16 HFS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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