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HJ16 FTO

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,180 mi
Last recorded89,180 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ16 FTO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 89,180 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 80,315 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 80,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated through centre (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 68,517 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 57,613 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin one pad lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin one pad lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 57,613 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin one pad lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin one pad lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 48,406 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 37,009 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 31,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 25,608 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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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HJ16 FTO is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ16 FTO, 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 HJ16 FTO registered?

HJ16 FTO is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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