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NU16 FLC

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,962 mi
Last recorded56,962 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU16 FLC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 56,962 miles

Central exhaust heat shield is loose

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 56,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central exhaust heat shield is loose

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 51,123 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 51,123 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 46,068 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 41,747 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 32,897 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 27,589 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 27,589 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 22,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 15,802 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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NU16 FLC is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NU16 FLC, 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 NU16 FLC registered?

NU16 FLC is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is NU16 FLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU16 FLC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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