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AY15 YFZ

2015 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,210 mi
Last recorded151,210 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY15 YFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 151,210 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device mounting bracket removed from windscreen ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm mounting bush to body starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & offside ()

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Socket damaged (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 151,210 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device mounting bracket removed from windscreen ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm mounting bush to body starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & offside ()

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Socket damaged (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 134,611 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Apr 2025 134,609 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2024 122,404 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 122,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 110,829 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 110,820 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 99,515 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 99,188 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 87,176 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 87,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 78,839 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 66,571 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 52,801 miles

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 YFZ is a 2015 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YFZ, 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 AY15 YFZ registered?

AY15 YFZ is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2015.

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