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GM65 TEV

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,989 mi
Last recorded138,989 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM65 TEV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 138,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 134,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 129,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 125,383 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 121,437 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 118,005 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s & n/s

Pass 31 Jan 2020 114,993 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 114,993 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 108,261 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 108,261 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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GM65 TEV is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GM65 TEV, 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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GM65 TEV is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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