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GF16 YKO

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,877 mi
Last recorded92,877 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF16 YKO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 92,877 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 87,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 87,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 77,873 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 70,511 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 61,827 miles

undertrays fitted

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 52,629 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 52,629 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remain worn inner.. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 37,497 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 22,033 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 22,030 miles

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

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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GF16 YKO is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black 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 GF16 YKO, 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 GF16 YKO registered?

GF16 YKO is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is GF16 YKO safe to buy?

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