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GN16 BZK

2016 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,075 mi
Last recorded96,075 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN16 BZK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 96,075 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 96,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low headlamp lower mounting damage but secure (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 86,161 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 77,393 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test & centre air freshner.

Fail 4 Jun 2024 77,392 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test & centre air freshner.

Pass 12 May 2023 66,085 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 66,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 58,891 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 58,891 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 51,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is 3 years older than offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 46,879 miles

3 tyres perished and split

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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Fail 2 Mar 2020 46,879 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Michelin 205/55/16 H energy saver (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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all tyres perished and split

Pass 13 Mar 2019 34,781 miles

Front Inner 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 rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise alignment

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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GN16 BZK is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 GN16 BZK, 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 GN16 BZK registered?

GN16 BZK is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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The MOT history for GN16 BZK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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