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FR06 MCF

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,380 mi
Last recorded138,380 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR06 MCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 138,380 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 127,577 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 120,560 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 120,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 112,957 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 100,375 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 100,375 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2021 79,872 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 66,399 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 66,399 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 41,293 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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FR06 MCF is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White 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 FR06 MCF, 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 FR06 MCF registered?

FR06 MCF is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 April 2016.

Is FR06 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR06 MCF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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