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FV16 FWU

2016 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,604 mi
Last recorded12,604 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 FWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 12,604 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 12,402 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 11,909 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 11,432 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 10,830 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 9,781 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 9,159 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 7,879 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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 FWU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FV16 FWU, 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 FV16 FWU?

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What year was FV16 FWU registered?

FV16 FWU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 June 2016.

Is FV16 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV16 FWU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV16 FWU have outstanding finance?

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