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NL16 KXH

2016 Volvo V40

Bronze Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

80,807 mi
Last recorded80,807 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 KXH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 80,807 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marks on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 80,806 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marks on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 72,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 72,717 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 58,778 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 50,358 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 50,358 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 40,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 32,572 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 24,491 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 21,150 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Mar 2019 21,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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NL16 KXH is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,969cc 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 NL16 KXH, 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 NL16 KXH registered?

NL16 KXH is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 April 2016.

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