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A9 DVD

2015 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests36 (29 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

65,061 mi
Last recorded65,061 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 DVD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

29 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 65,061 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 71,944 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 51,197 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 69,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 39,243 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 68,799 miles

Rear number plate is worn /water marked .

Fail 23 Aug 2023 68,799 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear number plate is worn /water marked .

Pass 15 Sep 2022 30,944 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 67,593 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 67,588 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 26,530 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level low

Pass 23 Aug 2021 66,060 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 18,746 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Pass 24 Aug 2020 64,138 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 64,138 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 15,008 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 62,401 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 12,598 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 58,869 miles

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 20 Aug 2018 58,868 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 54,634 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 54,634 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 50,067 miles

Nearside rear 1 of 2 side lights not working

Pass 19 Aug 2015 46,715 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 44,352 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge,and close to limits

Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,324 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,627 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 37,627 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 34,022 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 30,939 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2009 28,193 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 28,193 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 24,350 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 21,280 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 17,786 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 13,904 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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A9 DVD is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 A9 DVD, 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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A9 DVD is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 December 2015.

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