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AM65 REC

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,010 mi
Last recorded126,010 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM65 REC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 126,010 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 108,814 miles

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess leaking (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 96,935 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 86,844 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 78,790 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 76,351 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 76,348 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn(suspected puncture)

Pass 27 Aug 2019 66,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Wiper blades leave slight smearing

Fail 27 Aug 2019 66,295 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Wiper blades leave slight smearing

Pass 11 Sep 2018 52,612 miles

Vehicles metered exhaust emissions limits only just met

Fail 11 Sep 2018 52,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Vehicles metered exhaust emissions limits only just met

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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AM65 REC is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 AM65 REC, 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 AM65 REC registered?

AM65 REC is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 September 2015.

Is AM65 REC safe to buy?

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