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NU16 FZZ

2016 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,839 mi
Last recorded77,839 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU16 FZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 77,839 miles

Front brakes worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre slight distortion inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear shocker top mount deteriorated

Rear brake backing plates corroded / deteriorated

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 8 Jan 2026 77,829 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brakes worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre slight distortion inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear shocker top mount deteriorated

Rear brake backing plates corroded / deteriorated

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Dec 2024 73,558 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 59,849 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Borderline condition (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (Borderline condition (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 52,324 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 42,289 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 38,926 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 38,921 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 29,617 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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NU16 FZZ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NU16 FZZ, 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 NU16 FZZ registered?

NU16 FZZ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is NU16 FZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU16 FZZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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