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NG16 EBA

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,196 mi
Last recorded105,196 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG16 EBA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 105,196 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 95,889 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 92,435 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear calliper pad retaining spring pin missing

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 88,766 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 55,073 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 53,819 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 53,817 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 41,471 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 27,660 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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NG16 EBA is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NG16 EBA, 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 NG16 EBA registered?

NG16 EBA is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 July 2016.

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