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FM16 LGE

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,851 mi
Last recorded46,851 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM16 LGE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 46,851 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 46,851 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 43,080 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 43,080 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2024 38,581 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 38,580 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 34,098 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 28,993 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 25,346 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 23,066 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 33,102 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 20,020 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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FM16 LGE is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM16 LGE, 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 FM16 LGE registered?

FM16 LGE is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is FM16 LGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM16 LGE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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