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AV65 VZR

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,465 mi
Last recorded59,465 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV65 VZR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 59,465 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2025 49,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 May 2024 37,667 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))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 28,106 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 28,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 21,980 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 16,402 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 15,595 miles

ALL 4 Tyres perished/splitting

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 13,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2019 13,892 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 11,499 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

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 VZR is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

AV65 VZR is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2015.

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The MOT history for AV65 VZR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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