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NL16 ONP

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,867 mi
Last recorded66,867 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 ONP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 66,867 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 66,134 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 64,992 miles

Front tyres both worn on inner edge

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 64,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 / 55 r 16 91 v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front tyres both worn on inner edge

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 64,112 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 63,057 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 62,216 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 61,721 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 61,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 60,396 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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NL16 ONP is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ONP, 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 ONP registered?

NL16 ONP is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 April 2016.

Is NL16 ONP safe to buy?

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