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HV16 BFJ

2016 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,947 mi
Last recorded62,947 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV16 BFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 62,947 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 59,803 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 58,150 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 58,150 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 53,127 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 47,518 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 40,272 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres deteriorating

engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 May 2019 27,959 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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HV16 BFJ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV16 BFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV16 BFJ registered?

HV16 BFJ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 May 2016.

Is HV16 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV16 BFJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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