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2031 VY

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,702 mi
Last recorded75,702 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2031 VY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 75,702 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 70,245 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 63,798 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 56,663 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 50,627 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 45,218 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 40,293 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 33,298 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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2031 VY is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2015 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 56,962 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 2031 VY, 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 11 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 2031 VY registered?

2031 VY is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 September 2015.

Is 2031 VY safe to buy?

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