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GK16 WBV

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,833 mi
Last recorded118,833 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK16 WBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 118,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 118,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 104,092 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.00mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 104,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.00mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 92,867 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 92,867 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 75,185 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 51,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 47,990 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5 mm on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 46,144 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 34,138 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 34,138 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 WBV is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WBV, 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 WBV registered?

GK16 WBV is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is GK16 WBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK16 WBV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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