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VA16 GNK

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,210 mi
Last recorded69,210 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 GNK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 69,210 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 69,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50 17 98y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 59,414 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 50,800 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 40,653 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 40,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn off -- tracking check reqd (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 34,001 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 28,975 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 26,790 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 22,717 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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VA16 GNK is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 VA16 GNK, 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 VA16 GNK registered?

VA16 GNK is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is VA16 GNK safe to buy?

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