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BD16 GFG

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,355 mi
Last recorded176,355 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 GFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 176,355 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 176,355 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 158,571 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 144,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 May 2024 144,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 128,246 miles

plastic engine cover fitted on underside

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2022 110,934 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 91,426 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2:73mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2:73 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 91,424 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2:73mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2:73 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2020 78,814 miles

Front discs and pads worn

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Under trays fitted

Fail 4 May 2020 74,814 miles

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

225/45/17

Front discs and pads worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2019 59,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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BD16 GFG is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD16 GFG, 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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BD16 GFG is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 May 2016.

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