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FP16 FVX

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,631 mi
Last recorded38,631 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP16 FVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 38,631 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 35,110 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 30,378 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 30,378 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 25,920 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 23,800 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 22,431 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 21,807 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 19,971 miles

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

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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FP16 FVX is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White 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 FP16 FVX, 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

How do I check the history of FP16 FVX?

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What year was FP16 FVX registered?

FP16 FVX is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is FP16 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP16 FVX 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.

Does FP16 FVX have outstanding finance?

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