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FP16 MXY

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,331 mi
Last recorded110,331 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP16 MXY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 110,331 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 110,331 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Excessive wear movement to the anti roll bar link lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 93,423 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 77,797 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 77,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 62,599 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 62,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear inner pad worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear inner pad worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2021 52,434 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slight cut to the inner tread not exposing any cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade rubber worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre outer sidewall perishing but not exposing any cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade rubber worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre outer sidewall perishing but not exposing any cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 45,595 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre outer sidewall starting to perish but not exposing any cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre outer sidewall starting to perish but not exposing any cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 41,029 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 33,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 MXY is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 FP16 MXY, 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 FP16 MXY registered?

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

Is FP16 MXY safe to buy?

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