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NG16 EBC

2016 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,546 mi
Last recorded62,546 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG16 EBC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 62,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 59,262 miles

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

covers fitted to underside

Pass 25 Jul 2024 55,150 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 50,649 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 50,648 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 46,222 miles

covers fitted to underside

zero emissions

Fail 22 Jul 2022 46,221 miles

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

covers fitted to underside

zero emissions

Pass 24 Jun 2021 42,723 miles

covers fitted to underside

zero emissions

Fail 24 Jun 2021 42,723 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted to underside

zero emissions

Pass 5 Jun 2020 39,102 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 33,695 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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NG16 EBC is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red 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 NG16 EBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NG16 EBC registered?

NG16 EBC is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is NG16 EBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG16 EBC 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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