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AY65 YTE

2015 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,493 mi
Last recorded98,493 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY65 YTE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 98,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight misshape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 90,992 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight misshape inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 81,311 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin limits!!! recommend replacements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 71,651 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 60,041 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 60,041 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 48,767 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s LIMITS!! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 and misshape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 38,879 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 29,431 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 26,090 miles

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

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 YTE is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AY65 YTE, 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 AY65 YTE registered?

AY65 YTE is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 September 2015.

Is AY65 YTE safe to buy?

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