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BD65 TVJ

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

167,344 mi
Last recorded167,344 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD65 TVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 167,344 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 167,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 160,153 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Nov 2024 160,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2023 150,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 150,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 139,995 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 139,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 126,737 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 126,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 111,435 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 111,435 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 98,810 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 98,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin early replacement required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin early replacement required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 84,406 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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BD65 TVJ is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BD65 TVJ, 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 BD65 TVJ registered?

BD65 TVJ is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2015.

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