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NG66 UPV

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,315 mi
Last recorded51,315 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG66 UPV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 51,315 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 51,314 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 46,611 miles

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

manufactures undertray and plastic covers fitted underbody

Fail 4 Jan 2025 46,611 miles

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested pads (1.2.1 (g))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

manufactures undertray and plastic covers fitted underbody

Pass 4 Jan 2024 41,996 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 37,421 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 33,991 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2021 33,990 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2020 30,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 27,118 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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NG66 UPV is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NG66 UPV, 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 NG66 UPV registered?

NG66 UPV is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 December 2016.

Is NG66 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG66 UPV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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