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SO16 GKD

2016 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,544 mi
Last recorded50,544 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 GKD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 50,544 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 44,786 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak all over (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 44,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. wrong size tyre 205/50/zr17 should be 225/45/ r 17 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on limit and age splits (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on the limit and very bad age splits on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak all over (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has bad age splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 15 Sep 2023 40,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 33,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 28,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn / pitted / corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 25,261 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 21,876 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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SO16 GKD is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SO16 GKD, 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 SO16 GKD registered?

SO16 GKD is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 July 2016.

Is SO16 GKD safe to buy?

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