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NU16 WPR

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,454 mi
Last recorded108,454 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU16 WPR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 108,454 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in drivers view ()

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

Offside Front coil spring catching on suspension turret

Fail 7 May 2026 108,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in drivers view ()

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

Offside Front coil spring catching on suspension turret

Pass 21 May 2025 97,521 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn fouling strut tower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 97,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring worn fouling strut tower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 86,348 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 75,080 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 10 May 2022 63,413 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 63,413 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 50,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear screw in tyre tread

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 41,778 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative low fluid level (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

tpms light on indicating low tyre pressure

Pass 20 Mar 2019 33,228 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 WPR is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel 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 WPR, 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 WPR registered?

NU16 WPR is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 April 2016.

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