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GC65 FSK

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,777 mi
Last recorded91,777 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC65 FSK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 91,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 91,777 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 86,187 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Offside Rear tyre split and perished

Fail 5 Mar 2025 86,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords on inner edge for full circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm /split and perished and out of shape (very poor condition) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre split and perished

Pass 1 Mar 2024 78,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner circumference (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 71,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 65,694 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 65,694 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 62,580 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 57,144 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 47,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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GC65 FSK is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GC65 FSK, 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 GC65 FSK registered?

GC65 FSK is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 February 2016.

Is GC65 FSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC65 FSK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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