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GM65 WBV

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,314 mi
Last recorded70,314 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 70,314 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 70,272 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 68,721 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 68,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 66,346 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 62,910 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 60,357 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 19 Jan 2019 48,852 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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GM65 WBV 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 77.8%.

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 WBV, 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 WBV registered?

GM65 WBV is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 January 2016.

Is GM65 WBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM65 WBV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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