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AY15 VNV

2015 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,174 mi
Last recorded100,174 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY15 VNV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 100,174 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 99,740 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 91,506 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 80,826 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 72,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre distorted on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2022 62,377 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 62,377 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 49,917 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 49,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 40,941 miles

Engine cover/ Undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 30,049 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 21,751 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AY15 VNV is a 2015 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AY15 VNV, 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 AY15 VNV registered?

AY15 VNV is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 March 2015.

Is AY15 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY15 VNV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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