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FV65 UTF

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,873 mi
Last recorded68,873 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV65 UTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 68,873 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 62,925 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 62,925 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 56,534 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 56,530 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2023 51,510 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 42,723 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 35,020 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 34,186 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 28,767 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 20,086 miles

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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FV65 UTF is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FV65 UTF, 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 FV65 UTF registered?

FV65 UTF is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is FV65 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV65 UTF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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