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NG16 EBD

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,275 mi
Last recorded98,275 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 98,275 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 93,469 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 93,465 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 86,525 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 86,521 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 74,688 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 69,597 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 69,577 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 57,908 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 39,581 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 39,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 EBD is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black 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 EBD, 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 EBD registered?

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

Is NG16 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG16 EBD 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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