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GD16 XGC

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,967 mi
Last recorded83,967 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD16 XGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 83,967 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2025 82,127 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 78,119 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2024 74,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear had to remove cover to test seat belts

Pass 30 Jan 2023 67,900 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 59,368 miles

Central mirror is damaged

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 51,005 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 44,099 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 33,633 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 33,633 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (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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GD16 XGC is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GD16 XGC, 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 GD16 XGC registered?

GD16 XGC is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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