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SO16 FRZ

2016 Volvo V40

Bronze Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,536 mi
Last recorded36,536 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 FRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 36,536 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 31,472 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 28,952 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 24,158 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 20,481 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 20,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 18,325 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 18,323 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 14,626 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Jul 2019 14,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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SO16 FRZ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SO16 FRZ, 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 SO16 FRZ registered?

SO16 FRZ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is SO16 FRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO16 FRZ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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