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FH16 TDO

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,086 mi
Last recorded50,086 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH16 TDO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 50,086 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 43,900 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Sep 2024 43,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Sep 2023 38,592 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 31,836 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.92mm. 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 20 Sep 2022 31,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.92mm. 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 23 Sep 2021 25,456 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge perished

Pass 28 Sep 2020 21,832 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 19,626 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 15,545 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 15,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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FH16 TDO is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FH16 TDO, 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 FH16 TDO registered?

FH16 TDO is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is FH16 TDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH16 TDO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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