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FV16 FWM

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,290 mi
Last recorded92,290 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 FWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 92,290 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 83,643 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 83,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge bald cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 79,151 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 79,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 73,771 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 62,404 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 46,846 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 45,834 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 37,357 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 34,638 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 34,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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FV16 FWM is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV16 FWM, 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 FV16 FWM registered?

FV16 FWM is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 May 2016.

Is FV16 FWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV16 FWM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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