VOLVO V40 B16GAP has 16 MOTs

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This 2013 VOLVO V40 has Passed 10 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2016

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 229,952 miles 9 months ago on Wednesday 15th October 2025 at 13:47.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Monday 2nd November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

B16GAP MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 2026229,952 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 20242ND NOVEMBER 2025215,582 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 20232ND NOVEMBER 2024203,194 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED3RD OCTOBER 2023201,475 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Electronic Stability Control Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.12 (e))
  3. MINOR - Brake Fluid Warning Lamp Illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Trailer Electrical Socket (13 Pin) Not Operating The Trailer Lamps As Intended (4.10 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 20222ND NOVEMBER 2023189,298 MI
FAILED14TH OCTOBER 2022189,149 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 20212ND NOVEMBER 2022167,687 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Daytime Running Lamp Inoperative
FAILED8TH OCTOBER 2021167,687 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Daytime Running Lamp Inoperative
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 20202ND NOVEMBER 2021148,952 MI
FAILED8TH OCTOBER 2020148,952 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED17TH APRIL 20192ND NOVEMBER 2020136,166 MI
FAILED17TH APRIL 2019136,166 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED27TH APRIL 20182ND MAY 2019123,228 MI
FAILED27TH APRIL 2018123,228 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Boarder Line (3.5.1g)
PASSED13TH APRIL 20172ND MAY 2018103,308 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Distorting And Perishing
PASSED8TH APRIL 20162ND MAY 201779,070 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Drivers View Prior To Test
  2. ADVISORY - Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Underbody Components
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 3mm And Worn On Inner Edge 205/55/16 (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 3mm And Worn On Inner Edge (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

B16GAP Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

B16GAP MOT Comments

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B16GAP Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 229,952 miles | Average yearly mileage: 19,163 miles

B16GAP FAQs

This Volvo V40 with registration B16GAP was manufactured on Friday 3rd May 2013 so it is currently 13 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 229,952 miles, so this Volvo has travelled an average of 19,163 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 16 MOTs on record for this Volvo V40 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2016. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means B16GAP has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volvo V40 has had 16 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 7 Major, 2 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volvo V40 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does B16GAP have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 2nd July 2026 B16GAP does have an active MOT. Read more

Is B16GAP Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 2nd July 2026 B16GAP does have Tax. Read more

When does B16GAP Tax expire?

The current Tax for B16GAP will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does B16GAP MOT expire?

The current MOT for B16GAP will expire in 4 months on Monday 2nd November 2026. Read more

When did B16GAP have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for B16GAP was on Wednesday 15th October 2025 at 13:47. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has B16GAP Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for B16GAP we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has B16GAP Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for B16GAP we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is B16GAP?

B16GAP is registered as a 2013 Volvo V40. Read more

How many miles has B16GAP done?

The odometer reading for B16GAP at the last MOT in October 2025 was 229,952 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 19,163 miles per year. Read more

How old is B16GAP?

The vehicle B16GAP was manufactured in 2013 so it is currently 13 years old. It was first registered on Friday 3rd May 2013. Read more

What colour is B16GAP?

The official colour of B16GAP is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does B16GAP have?

B16GAP has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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