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AV65 GDZ

2015 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,271 mi
Last recorded153,271 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV65 GDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 153,271 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 153,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 140,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN 3 MM ACROSS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 140,181 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit PLATE LIMIT 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN 3 MM ACROSS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 127,363 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Inscription faded (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 111,798 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 111,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 96,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 96,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 84,010 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 66,425 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 66,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 43,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit, would advise changing asap (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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AV65 GDZ is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GDZ, 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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AV65 GDZ is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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