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GM16 AZW

2016 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,615 mi
Last recorded114,615 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM16 AZW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 114,615 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm + (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven inner edge 1.6 mm+ (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 106,148 miles

Central exhaust flange corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm+ worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 101,000 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded hanger & flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm+ (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 96,208 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2021 90,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.25mm low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm low edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 86,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm+ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 86,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm+ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 71,935 miles

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))

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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GM16 AZW is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GM16 AZW, 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 GM16 AZW registered?

GM16 AZW is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 June 2016.

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