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GX16 ESO

2016 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,306 mi
Last recorded115,306 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX16 ESO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 115,306 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 114,901 miles

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 100,320 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 100,320 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 100,280 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))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 77,410 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 77,410 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 58,083 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 58,036 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray cover covering where leak is (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 48,729 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 35,101 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 28,112 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 18,262 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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GX16 ESO is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GX16 ESO, 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 GX16 ESO registered?

GX16 ESO is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is GX16 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX16 ESO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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