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NK16 YTV

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,905 mi
Last recorded77,905 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK16 YTV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 77,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 60,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 60,782 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 47,441 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 47,441 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 34,518 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 34,517 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 33,426 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 30,401 miles

Engine cover and sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2020 28,337 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 24,257 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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NK16 YTV is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black 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 NK16 YTV, 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 NK16 YTV registered?

NK16 YTV is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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