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NL16 WDJ

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,561 mi
Last recorded33,561 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 WDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 33,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 29,643 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 26,994 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 22,968 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 20,215 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 16,290 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 16,272 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 13,601 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 10,751 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 10,751 miles

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 30 Mar 2019 10,628 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 WDJ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WDJ, 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 WDJ registered?

NL16 WDJ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is NL16 WDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL16 WDJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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