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GK16 WAO

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,011 mi
Last recorded154,011 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK16 WAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 154,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 133,803 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 111,055 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 90,762 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 70,005 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 54,319 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 45,173 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Feb 2019 29,528 miles

Offside Front Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective blade splitting. also smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn /going bald (5.2.3 (e))

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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GK16 WAO is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GK16 WAO, 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 GK16 WAO registered?

GK16 WAO is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is GK16 WAO safe to buy?

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