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GK16 WBL

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,275 mi
Last recorded51,275 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK16 WBL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 51,275 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1,6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 46,277 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 41,453 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 36,491 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 36,491 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 32,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 31,649 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse lights come on when fog is on (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 28,401 miles

both rear tyre/s are starting to get low

Pass 30 Mar 2020 27,056 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on centre

Fail 30 Mar 2020 27,056 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing low on centre

Pass 1 Apr 2019 20,111 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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GK16 WBL is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel 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 GK16 WBL, 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 GK16 WBL registered?

GK16 WBL is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 April 2016.

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