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AP15 MSV

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,048 mi
Last recorded46,048 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP15 MSV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 46,048 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 46,048 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 41,097 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 36,063 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 30,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 30,640 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 25,386 miles

Offside Front osf washer jet weak

Fail 26 Nov 2021 25,386 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall osr exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front osf washer jet weak

Pass 1 Dec 2020 20,224 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 20,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 14,409 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 11,071 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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AP15 MSV is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP15 MSV, 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 AP15 MSV registered?

AP15 MSV is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is AP15 MSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP15 MSV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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