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FA16 ZSJ

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,156 mi
Last recorded100,156 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 ZSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 100,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under trays fitted blocking view of components

Pass 28 Aug 2024 91,779 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 85,076 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 68,623 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 53,588 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 40,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2019 31,744 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

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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FA16 ZSJ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FA16 ZSJ, 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 FA16 ZSJ registered?

FA16 ZSJ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is FA16 ZSJ safe to buy?

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