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AV65 AFY

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,839 mi
Last recorded158,839 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV65 AFY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 158,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 158,839 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 146,869 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (inner sealing bead) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.5mm, bald on inner edge of tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 146,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (inner sealing bead) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.5mm, bald on inner edge of tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 132,904 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 120,600 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 104,200 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 78,137 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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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AV65 AFY is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV65 AFY, 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 AV65 AFY registered?

AV65 AFY is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 October 2015.

Is AV65 AFY safe to buy?

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