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FA16 ZVH

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,462 mi
Last recorded124,462 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 ZVH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 124,462 miles

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 24 Jul 2025 118,491 miles

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2024 112,886 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm cracking/perishing badly(borderline pass) (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel high

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread/perishing cracking

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 10 Jul 2023 106,936 miles

Nearside Rear poor handbrake effort

Pass 7 Jul 2022 101,803 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 101,797 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 94,271 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 88,188 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 82,956 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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FA16 ZVH is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel 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 FA16 ZVH, 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 ZVH registered?

FA16 ZVH is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 July 2016.

Is FA16 ZVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA16 ZVH 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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