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FV16 NPZ

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,197 mi
Last recorded73,197 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 NPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2026 73,197 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 67,657 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 61,355 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 55,901 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 43,760 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S,N/S inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 33,882 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 NPZ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 NPZ, 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

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What year was FV16 NPZ registered?

FV16 NPZ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 August 2016.

Is FV16 NPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV16 NPZ shows 6 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 NPZ have outstanding finance?

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