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GX16 YKY

2016 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,955 mi
Last recorded140,955 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX16 YKY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 140,955 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 124,041 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 123,929 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2024 108,511 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Tyres Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 96,326 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 86,049 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 77,164 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jan 2020 68,576 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 57,019 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 YKY is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GX16 YKY, 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 YKY registered?

GX16 YKY is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is GX16 YKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX16 YKY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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