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SO16 FSD

2016 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,542 mi
Last recorded80,542 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 FSD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 80,542 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 73,910 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 68,361 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 68,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 63,942 miles

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front tyre perished / splits in tread

Pass 1 Jul 2022 58,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 51,527 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 35,603 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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 FSD is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc 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 SO16 FSD, 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 SO16 FSD registered?

SO16 FSD is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 July 2016.

Is SO16 FSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO16 FSD 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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