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B8 NNB

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,924 mi
Last recorded80,924 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 NNB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 80,924 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 27 May 2026 80,923 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 71,490 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 62,885 miles

engine tray and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Nov 2023 62,310 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 57,440 miles

Nearside stone chip in windscreen

Fail 12 Jan 2023 57,433 miles

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

Nearside stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Jan 2022 50,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside windscreen has stone chip in swept area

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 44,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 38,748 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 38,748 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 Jan 2019 30,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (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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B8 NNB is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B8 NNB, 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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B8 NNB is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 January 2016.

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