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AO15 CLU

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,104 mi
Last recorded85,104 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO15 CLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 85,104 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 85,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction screen phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake lever travel may need adjustment

Pass 10 Jun 2025 77,447 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 72,360 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 63,314 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

mist of oil on the under trey

Pass 20 Jun 2022 48,709 miles

Nearside Front obligatory mirror slight loose

mist of oil on the under trey

Fail 14 Jun 2022 48,258 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under tray covered in oil

Pass 23 Jun 2021 32,750 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 19,238 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 19,160 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 19,136 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 19,076 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 17,804 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 13,879 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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AO15 CLU is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO15 CLU, 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 AO15 CLU registered?

AO15 CLU is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 April 2015.

Is AO15 CLU safe to buy?

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