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FX16 MKV

2016 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,897 mi
Last recorded86,897 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX16 MKV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 86,897 miles

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 4 Aug 2026 86,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Size: 225/45/17 94W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size: 225/45/17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 79,037 miles

Manufactures undertray fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components.

Fail 30 Jul 2025 79,035 miles

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

Manufactures undertray fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size: 225/45/17 94W (wearing badly on inside edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 72,209 miles

Front Both tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2023 66,038 miles

Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size: 225/45/17 94V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size: 225/45/17 94V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 58,900 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 58,899 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split on drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread line (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 winter tyre fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 50,320 miles

Offside Front winter tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2020 46,271 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 46,271 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 33,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 33,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 mm & nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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FX16 MKV is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MKV, 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 MKV registered?

FX16 MKV is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 May 2016.

Is FX16 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX16 MKV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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