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A4 NTU

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,849 mi
Last recorded95,849 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 NTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 95,849 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 95,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 93,245 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 93,245 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 85,619 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 85,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 78,801 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 67,743 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 57,729 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Placed on passenger seat ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 50,409 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 42,693 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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A4 NTU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A4 NTU, 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 A4 NTU registered?

A4 NTU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 February 2016.

Is A4 NTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 NTU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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