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FX16 MJY

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,841 mi
Last recorded40,841 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX16 MJY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 40,841 miles

Nearside Front Day time running lamp not working

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 36,878 miles

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 36,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 36,810 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 32,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower day time running light not working

Pass 11 Feb 2023 29,287 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 29,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord/ply exposed on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord/ply exposed on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2022 25,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads thin 2-3mm Approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads thin 3-4mm Approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 21,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 19,532 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 19,523 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 15,936 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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FX16 MJY is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX16 MJY, 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 FX16 MJY registered?

FX16 MJY is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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