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NK16 YUO

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,611 mi
Last recorded70,611 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK16 YUO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 70,611 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 70,611 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 63,749 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 58,107 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 50,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 43,025 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 43,025 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 37,076 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Feb 2021 37,076 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 33,166 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 33,166 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 24,299 miles

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

rear tyres tread misshaped

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 YUO is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black 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 NK16 YUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK16 YUO registered?

NK16 YUO is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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The MOT history for NK16 YUO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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