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GY16 FHN

2016 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,165 mi
Last recorded83,165 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY16 FHN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 83,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

advise handbrake adjustment

Pass 20 May 2025 77,194 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 67,082 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 57,759 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 50,189 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 44,700 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 43,022 miles

under trays fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2019 36,276 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2019 36,276 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

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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GY16 FHN is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,969cc diesel 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 GY16 FHN, 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 GY16 FHN registered?

GY16 FHN is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 April 2016.

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