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ND16 XNL

2016 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,205 mi
Last recorded75,205 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND16 XNL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 75,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays

Pass 22 Jan 2025 72,581 miles

under trays

Fail 22 Jan 2025 72,581 miles

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays

Pass 6 Jan 2024 69,191 miles

undertrays

Pass 17 Jan 2023 64,297 miles

under trays

Fail 16 Jan 2023 64,297 miles

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

under trays

Pass 1 Feb 2022 61,429 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 52,464 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Jun 2020 40,479 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 31,056 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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ND16 XNL is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ND16 XNL, 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 ND16 XNL registered?

ND16 XNL is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is ND16 XNL safe to buy?

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