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GH16 KYW

2016 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,399 mi
Last recorded141,399 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH16 KYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 141,399 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 122,623 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 106,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 105,898 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 88,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 68,690 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush perished slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2021 55,641 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 26,800 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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GH16 KYW is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GH16 KYW, 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 GH16 KYW registered?

GH16 KYW is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 August 2016.

Is GH16 KYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GH16 KYW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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