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GX16 EUU

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,208 mi
Last recorded49,208 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX16 EUU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 49,208 miles

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

Offside Front 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 22 Jul 2025 45,172 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 45,172 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 41,324 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 41,324 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 36,572 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 32,079 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 27,815 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 23,950 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 19,671 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 EUU is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 GX16 EUU, 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

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What year was GX16 EUU registered?

GX16 EUU is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is GX16 EUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX16 EUU 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.

Does GX16 EUU have outstanding finance?

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