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GK59 PAD

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,876 mi
Last recorded79,876 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 PAD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 79,876 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 79,876 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 71,153 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted alloy wheel rim damaged /scuffed excessive (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer treads low 2/3mm(225/45-zr17)xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted alloy wheel rim inner welded /repaired alloy repaiar (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads low 3mm(225/45-17)xl (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 71,153 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer sidewalls various cuts /tears outer tread below 1.6mm(225/45-17)xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted alloy wheel rim damaged /scuffed excessive (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer treads low 2/3mm(225/45-zr17)xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted alloy wheel rim inner welded /repaired alloy repaiar (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads low 3mm(225/45-17)xl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 55,677 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 55,677 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 39,209 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 39,207 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2021 30,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 25,014 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 17,537 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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GK59 PAD is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GK59 PAD, 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 GK59 PAD registered?

GK59 PAD is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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