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L11 OLJ

2016 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,038 mi
Last recorded81,038 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 OLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 81,038 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 81,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements red sides on 3d letters (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split in two (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 77,614 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 77,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 74,299 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 74,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 70,874 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 68,714 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R and N/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 68,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R and N/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 57,353 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 47,726 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 46,483 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 42,923 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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L11 OLJ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L11 OLJ, 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 L11 OLJ registered?

L11 OLJ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 July 2016.

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