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FG16 TVO

2016 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,458 mi
Last recorded99,458 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 TVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 99,458 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 99,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2025 87,749 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 87,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 72,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 64,256 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 54,308 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Nov 2020 46,537 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 37,506 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear tyres feathered along inner edges

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

tyre sealant missing

Fail 13 Sep 2019 37,506 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres feathered along inner edges

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

tyre sealant missing

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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FG16 TVO is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FG16 TVO, 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 FG16 TVO registered?

FG16 TVO is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is FG16 TVO safe to buy?

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