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NG16 ONP

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,521 mi
Last recorded55,521 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 55,521 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear tyres showing heavy uneven wear on inside edge [causing bearing like noise on road test] (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]

Fail 24 Aug 2026 55,517 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear tyres showing heavy uneven wear on inside edge [causing bearing like noise on road test] (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

handbrake travel getting high

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]

Pass 26 Aug 2025 50,445 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres showing uneven wear and slightly worn on inner edges

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 3 Sep 2024 45,252 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear [slight wear on inside edge] (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

engine undertray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]

Fail 3 Sep 2024 45,250 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear [slight wear on inside edge] (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

engine undertray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]

Pass 1 Aug 2023 41,120 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm tread depth centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm tread depth centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres slight uneven wear on inside of tread

Pass 12 Aug 2022 35,385 miles

covers fitted front to rear not allowing for viewing of some components

engine undertray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

offside rear tyre showing signs of uneven wear on inside edge

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]

Pass 9 Aug 2021 28,565 miles

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]

Pass 12 Aug 2020 24,783 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

rear wiper blade showing signs of deterioration

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]

Pass 12 Aug 2019 21,769 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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 ONP is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black 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 NG16 ONP, 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 ONP registered?

NG16 ONP is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 August 2016.

Is NG16 ONP safe to buy?

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