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A17 FDV

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,529 mi
Last recorded60,529 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 FDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 60,529 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 49,253 miles

Offside Front Lower fog light loose

Pass 10 Oct 2023 42,562 miles

Front Inner tyres both sides slight 3/4 wear

Pass 17 Oct 2022 37,242 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 32,117 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 26,139 miles

Front brake pads getting down

Rear tyres both sides getting down

Fail 20 Oct 2020 26,132 miles

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

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

Front brake pads getting down

Rear tyres both sides getting down

Pass 21 Oct 2019 21,610 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 15,172 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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A17 FDV is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A17 FDV, 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 A17 FDV registered?

A17 FDV is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 October 2015.

Is A17 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 FDV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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