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GM16 VZZ

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,669 mi
Last recorded42,669 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM16 VZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 42,669 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 39,611 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2024 35,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 32,115 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 32,103 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre split and perished around shoulder (very poor condition)

Pass 4 Jul 2022 28,487 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 23,180 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 20,214 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 16,198 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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GM16 VZZ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

GM16 VZZ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 June 2016.

Is GM16 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM16 VZZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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