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SO16 NXD

2016 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,266 mi
Last recorded66,266 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 NXD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 66,266 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2025 60,734 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 60,732 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 53,179 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 51,750 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 45,481 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 32,750 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 32,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2019 27,884 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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SO16 NXD is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White 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 SO16 NXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SO16 NXD?

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What year was SO16 NXD registered?

SO16 NXD is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is SO16 NXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO16 NXD 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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