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NG16 PNL

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,800 mi
Last recorded68,800 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG16 PNL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 68,800 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jul 2026 68,800 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front tyre worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2025 60,511 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 55,711 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 55,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords not repairable (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails x1 not repairable

Pass 13 Jul 2023 50,154 miles

Tyre repair glue expired

Pass 13 Jul 2022 44,928 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 41,780 miles

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

tyre sealant expired

Pass 15 Jul 2020 38,421 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

tyre glue due out of date

Fail 15 Jul 2020 38,420 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

tyre glue due out of date

Pass 15 Jul 2019 35,212 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 PNL is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White 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 PNL, 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 PNL registered?

NG16 PNL is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 July 2016.

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