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AF65 BYV

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,240 mi
Last recorded108,240 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 108,240 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 94,361 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 91,071 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 91,071 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 82,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 72,333 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 55,511 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 47,124 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 34,539 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 29,790 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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AF65 BYV is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black 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 AF65 BYV, 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 AF65 BYV registered?

AF65 BYV is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 September 2015.

Is AF65 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF65 BYV 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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