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FT16 HFU

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,658 mi
Last recorded78,658 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT16 HFU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 78,658 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 66,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn on the edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear flat spots in the tread close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 56,116 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 52,182 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 47,128 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 36,224 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 26,669 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 22,938 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 22,938 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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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FT16 HFU 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 FT16 HFU, 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 FT16 HFU registered?

FT16 HFU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 August 2016.

Is FT16 HFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT16 HFU 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.

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