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NV16 GTY

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,023 mi
Last recorded94,023 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV16 GTY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 94,023 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 94,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm @ pads look burnt ??? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust heat shield loose/sitting on exhaust

Pass 4 Feb 2025 86,220 miles

Central heat shield lose

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 80,472 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 74,584 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 63,407 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush showing slight deterioration / movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 52,342 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 42,567 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 27,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight distortion 225/45/17 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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NV16 GTY is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NV16 GTY, 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 NV16 GTY registered?

NV16 GTY is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is NV16 GTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV16 GTY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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