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AB08 RPB

2017 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,485 mi
Last recorded75,485 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volvo V4042,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 RPB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 75,485 miles

headlamp level lamp on

Fail 31 Mar 2026 75,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

headlamp level lamp on

Pass 11 Feb 2026 70,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 72,501 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 72,501 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 65,887 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 65,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitor message displayed

Pass 2 Apr 2024 70,259 miles

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

headlamp level lamp illuminated

tpms lamp indicates a soft tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2024 70,246 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

headlamp level lamp illuminated

tpms lamp indicates a soft tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2024 57,640 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 57,640 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 63,195 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 62,961 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

offside rear tyre close to wear indicaters

Pass 10 Feb 2023 49,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Feb 2023 49,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2022 56,514 miles

parking brake lever coming to the end of its reserve travel

Pass 17 Feb 2022 43,213 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 43,211 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 49,301 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 27,022 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 22,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 26,010 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 26,010 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 23,525 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 23,505 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 17,898 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 RPB is a 2017 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RPB, 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.

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What year was AB08 RPB registered?

AB08 RPB is a 2017 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 April 2017.

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The MOT history for AB08 RPB shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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