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GD16 UHU

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,456 mi
Last recorded110,456 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD16 UHU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 110,456 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 87,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 87,459 miles

Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R 17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear NSR TYRE GOING OUT OF SHAPE

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 75,502 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 75,465 miles

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear interior mirror (3.3 (c))

Pass 16 May 2023 63,157 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 48,123 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 35,522 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 23,664 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 13,379 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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GD16 UHU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GD16 UHU, 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 GD16 UHU registered?

GD16 UHU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 May 2016.

Is GD16 UHU safe to buy?

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