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AK16 OBG

2016 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,643 mi
Last recorded106,643 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 OBG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 106,643 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 103,902 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 100,764 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 97,935 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 90,185 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 81,076 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside wing mirror cover + side repeater damaged and tapped together

both front + n/s/r tyres on 3/4mm tread (225/50r17)

Fail 26 Oct 2020 81,074 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working wing mirror - cover broken/damaged/tapped together (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside wing mirror cover + side repeater damaged and tapped together

Offside wing mirror cover + side repeater damaged and tapped together

both front + n/s/r tyres on 3/4mm tread (225/50r17)

Pass 17 Apr 2019 59,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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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AK16 OBG is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel 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 AK16 OBG, 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 AK16 OBG registered?

AK16 OBG is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 April 2016.

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