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B21 LAR

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,664 mi
Last recorded94,664 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 LAR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 94,664 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 85,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2024 85,034 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2023 73,664 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 73,469 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2022 63,884 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 62,696 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 52,864 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 46,843 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 41,297 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 41,296 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 32,147 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 32,147 miles

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

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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B21 LAR is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B21 LAR, 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 B21 LAR registered?

B21 LAR is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 September 2015.

Is B21 LAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B21 LAR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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