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AP15 XXA

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

152,782 mi
Last recorded152,782 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP15 XXA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 152,782 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 143,022 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 142,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 122,642 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 93,303 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 74,296 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 74,296 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 64,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 44,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and worn low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 34,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2018 34,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (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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AP15 XXA is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 AP15 XXA, 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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AP15 XXA is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 June 2015.

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