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FM65 OFE

2016 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,887 mi
Last recorded119,887 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM65 OFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 119,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (tread perishing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (tread perishing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2025 107,048 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2025 107,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (225-45-17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on 1.7mm and badly worn on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2024 91,660 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 81,012 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 76,118 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 76,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 76,108 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 57,959 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 51,455 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 51,455 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 41,807 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 36,484 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (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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FM65 OFE is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FM65 OFE, 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 FM65 OFE registered?

FM65 OFE is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 January 2016.

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