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FL16 NUX

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

74,036 mi
Last recorded74,036 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL16 NUX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 74,036 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 68,706 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 68,703 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly, and brake pads wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 64,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,3,3,mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,3,2,mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 49,902 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 34,246 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 29,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 23,927 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 18,625 miles

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

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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FL16 NUX is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black 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 FL16 NUX, 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.

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What year was FL16 NUX registered?

FL16 NUX is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is FL16 NUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL16 NUX 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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