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D27 GRF

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,527 mi
Last recorded103,527 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD27 GRF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 103,527 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 101,090 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jul 2024 101,090 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to leveling devices defective (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Ceased linkage on headlamp leveling device (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Ceased linkage on headlamp leveling device (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2023 93,888 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 87,433 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 79,964 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 79,332 miles

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Pass 25 Mar 2020 72,598 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 58,610 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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D27 GRF is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel 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 D27 GRF, 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 D27 GRF registered?

D27 GRF is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 April 2016.

Is D27 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D27 GRF 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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