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AB08 OAB

2017 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,841 mi
Last recorded29,841 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OAB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 29,841 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 29,835 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Nov 2024 26,851 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 20,758 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 18,430 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 18,415 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 15,946 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 14,611 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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AB08 OAB is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 42,458 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 AB08 OAB, 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 9 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 AB08 OAB registered?

AB08 OAB is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is AB08 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 OAB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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