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B3 DSA

2015 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,365 mi
Last recorded40,365 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 DSA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 40,365 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 40,364 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 37,151 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 34,600 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 31,837 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on edge of shoulder of tread

Pass 30 Jul 2020 30,178 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 30,175 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 26,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & inner edge of tread stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge of tread

Pass 2 May 2018 21,972 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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B3 DSA is a 2015 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B3 DSA, 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 B3 DSA registered?

B3 DSA is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2015.

Is B3 DSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 DSA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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