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GL16 AWO

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,853 mi
Last recorded115,853 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 AWO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 115,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 115,829 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 106,342 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 106,341 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2022 96,468 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 71,736 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 71,736 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 49,574 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 40,218 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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GL16 AWO is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GL16 AWO, 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 GL16 AWO registered?

GL16 AWO is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 April 2016.

Is GL16 AWO safe to buy?

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