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GM65 VZV

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,059 mi
Last recorded132,059 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM65 VZV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 132,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 134,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 112,993 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 112,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 93,133 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slight dent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 79,391 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 65,950 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 51,953 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight dent inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 40,506 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 27,532 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 27,532 miles

Nearside 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.

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 VZV is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GM65 VZV, 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 GM65 VZV registered?

GM65 VZV is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 January 2016.

Is GM65 VZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM65 VZV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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