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NC16 ABV

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,010 mi
Last recorded117,010 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC16 ABV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 117,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing seen on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play felt inner arm

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads to rear are low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seat belts retaining child seats

Pass 19 Aug 2025 105,986 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 105,986 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 97,408 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 97,402 miles

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction stickers on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed from interior mirror

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 86,032 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 86,032 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 76,350 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 67,177 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 67,177 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 58,594 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 43,520 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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NC16 ABV is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NC16 ABV, 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 NC16 ABV registered?

NC16 ABV is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 June 2016.

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