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R999 GOW

2016 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,514 mi
Last recorded58,514 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 GOW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2026 58,514 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 52,594 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 46,836 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 39,927 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 29,222 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 13 Aug 2021 20,762 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 12,544 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 5,013 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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R999 GOW is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R999 GOW, 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 R999 GOW registered?

R999 GOW is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 August 2016.

Is R999 GOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R999 GOW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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