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GC16 HZF

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,357 mi
Last recorded40,357 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 HZF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2026 40,357 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 36,160 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 32,664 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 27,125 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 23,313 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 16,798 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 14,086 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Jun 2019 10,011 miles

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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GC16 HZF is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GC16 HZF, 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

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What year was GC16 HZF registered?

GC16 HZF is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 July 2016.

Is GC16 HZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC16 HZF shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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