MOT Status
ValidMileage
68,353 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front 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))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front 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))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut to tread . (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut to tread . (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
TPMS light indicates deflated tyre .
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm worn and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Bonnet secondary catch failed
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm worn and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone/sat nav holder ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone/sat nav holder ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GL16 VJN is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 VJN, 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 VJN registered?
GL16 VJN is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2016.
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