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BC15 YGU

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,773 mi
Last recorded65,773 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC15 YGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 65,773 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 59,866 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 59,678 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 55,408 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 49,646 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 41,521 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 41,514 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 36,201 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 36,191 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 26,495 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 19,965 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 13,475 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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BC15 YGU is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BC15 YGU, 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 BC15 YGU registered?

BC15 YGU is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 July 2015.

Is BC15 YGU safe to buy?

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