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FV16 UTP

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,713 mi
Last recorded98,713 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 98,713 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 98,713 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 83,892 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge attention needed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge attention needed (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 70,941 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 56,825 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 44,597 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 44,597 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres ,inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 31,862 miles

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2019 25,220 miles

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

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

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 UTP is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UTP, 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 UTP registered?

FV16 UTP is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 July 2016.

Is FV16 UTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV16 UTP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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