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NG16 POA

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,790 mi
Last recorded76,790 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG16 POA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 76,790 miles
Pass 26 May 2025 71,021 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 65,629 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 65,629 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 55,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (225/40r19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 55,886 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (225/40r19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 45,854 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 45,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 34,943 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 34,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple tears on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple tears on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.92mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 28,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 21,183 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm of tread (225/40r19)

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 POA is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 POA, 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 POA registered?

NG16 POA is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 July 2016.

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