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NL16 XTW

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,884 mi
Last recorded48,884 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 XTW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 48,884 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Mar 2025 45,763 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges

engine covers & under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jan 2024 40,511 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jan 2023 35,740 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Jan 2023 35,604 miles

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

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jan 2022 26,987 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Jan 2022 26,781 miles

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

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jan 2021 21,204 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2019 14,576 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 XTW is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XTW, 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 XTW registered?

NL16 XTW is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 June 2016.

Is NL16 XTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL16 XTW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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