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AF65 BYJ

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,909 mi
Last recorded55,909 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF65 BYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 55,909 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 55,898 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 9 Sep 2024 52,838 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 52,837 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 50,774 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 48,878 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 46,778 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 46,778 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2020 44,819 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low !! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 42,510 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 32,967 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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AF65 BYJ is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF65 BYJ, 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 AF65 BYJ registered?

AF65 BYJ is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 September 2015.

Is AF65 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF65 BYJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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