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OL10 BOB

2016 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,610 mi
Last recorded86,610 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V4048,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOL10 BOB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 86,610 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 18 Jun 2025 74,397 miles

Central Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 74,361 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2024 70,535 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 61,626 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 61,626 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 25 Nov 2022 55,935 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 55,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2021 51,020 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 51,020 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 46,620 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 46,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 42,647 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 42,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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OL10 BOB is a 2016 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OL10 BOB, 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 OL10 BOB registered?

OL10 BOB is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 December 2016.

Is OL10 BOB safe to buy?

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