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AY65 TVU

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,730 mi
Last recorded96,730 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY65 TVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 96,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 83,752 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 70,707 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 59,598 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2023 59,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 57,333 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on edge

Fail 26 Oct 2022 57,333 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing on edge

Pass 23 Oct 2021 51,873 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 48,648 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 45,954 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 44,548 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2018 33,566 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 33,565 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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))

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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AY65 TVU is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AY65 TVU, 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 AY65 TVU registered?

AY65 TVU is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 September 2015.

Is AY65 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY65 TVU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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