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GU16 PKV

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,895 mi
Last recorded72,895 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 PKV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 72,895 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 72,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 69,467 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 66,551 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 64,396 miles

Handbrake travel has limited reserve travel after maximum brake effort (lock out) has been reached. No adjustment possible

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 60,956 miles

Handbrake has limited reserve travel after maximum efficiency (lock out) has been met, no adjustments possible.

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 60,956 miles

Handbrake has limited reserve travel after maximum efficiency (lock out) has been met, no adjustments possible.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 57,769 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 54,993 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 45,511 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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GU16 PKV 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 GU16 PKV, 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 GU16 PKV registered?

GU16 PKV is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is GU16 PKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU16 PKV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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