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A8 PTS

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,900 mi
Last recorded67,900 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 PTS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 67,900 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 61,695 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 37,099 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 33,443 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 29,476 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 24,828 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 17,481 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 17,460 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 11,839 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 11,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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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A8 PTS is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A8 PTS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 PTS registered?

A8 PTS is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2015.

Is A8 PTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 PTS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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