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AP65 FRD

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,174 mi
Last recorded127,174 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP65 FRD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 127,174 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 127,174 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 118,391 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 101,285 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 101,285 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 85,100 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 68,886 miles

emissions to clean for dsm reading

Fail 16 Dec 2021 68,563 miles

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

emissions to clean for dsm reading

tpms light on

Pass 8 Dec 2020 54,906 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 54,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to limit - attention needed

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin

Pass 2 Dec 2019 42,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 29,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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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AP65 FRD is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc 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 AP65 FRD, 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 AP65 FRD registered?

AP65 FRD is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 December 2015.

Is AP65 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP65 FRD 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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