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GN16 GXV

2016 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,714 mi
Last recorded80,714 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN16 GXV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 80,714 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 71,589 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 71,589 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 71,589 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 71,569 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 70,223 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 61,244 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 50,460 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 47,266 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 37,743 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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GN16 GXV is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GN16 GXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN16 GXV?

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What year was GN16 GXV registered?

GN16 GXV is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2016.

Is GN16 GXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN16 GXV shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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