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FY16 EGD

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,402 mi
Last recorded62,402 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 EGD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 62,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges and tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

engine cover/undertray fitted

exhaust system surface corrosion

offside outer constant velocity gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2025 61,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

engine cover/undertray fitted

offside outer constant velocity gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2024 59,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

engine cover/undertray fitted

offside outer constant velocity gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2023 57,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

offside outer constant velocity gaiter slightly deteriorated

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2022 52,748 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 52,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 42,862 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 39,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear 3mm Offside rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 39,053 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides below 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear 3mm Offside rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 28,331 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 28,331 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front day running lamp insecure

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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FY16 EGD is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FY16 EGD, 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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FY16 EGD is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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