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GF65 VRN

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,454 mi
Last recorded80,454 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF65 VRN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 80,454 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Damage( front wing and door damaged, rear door makes contact with front door when opening)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 80,453 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Damage( front wing and door damaged, rear door makes contact with front door when opening)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 66,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inside and outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 56,841 miles

Offside Front Door and wing damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2024 56,840 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Door and wing damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2023 49,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 49,696 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 42,329 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Aug 2022 42,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2021 35,430 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 32,882 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted both inner & outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

hand brake travel near limit

Pass 22 Jul 2019 24,301 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 24,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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GF65 VRN is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GF65 VRN, 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 GF65 VRN registered?

GF65 VRN is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 January 2016.

Is GF65 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF65 VRN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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