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OV16 FDN

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,491 mi
Last recorded114,491 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV16 FDN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 114,491 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres worn lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 101,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2024 87,817 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 74,292 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 60,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 45,133 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 31,099 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 15,468 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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OV16 FDN is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OV16 FDN, 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 OV16 FDN registered?

OV16 FDN is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is OV16 FDN safe to buy?

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