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NJ16 GVP

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,392 mi
Last recorded55,392 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ16 GVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 55,392 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 52,244 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 49,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 45,247 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 45,247 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 40,976 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 36,326 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 36,326 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2020 31,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2020 31,716 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2019 22,776 miles

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

engine under tray damaged

osf tyre wearing on inner shoulder

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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NJ16 GVP is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol 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 NJ16 GVP, 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 NJ16 GVP registered?

NJ16 GVP is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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