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BF15 DLU

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,278 mi
Last recorded132,278 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF15 DLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 132,278 miles

All brake discs corroded.

Fail 21 Nov 2024 132,277 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 125,091 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 107,411 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 90,141 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 90,141 miles

Front Inner Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Interior mirror damaged and does not provide view to rear of vehicle. (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 82,505 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 82,505 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 75,170 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 75,170 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 62,022 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 62,022 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 44,511 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 43,951 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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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BF15 DLU is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BF15 DLU, 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 BF15 DLU registered?

BF15 DLU is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2015.

Is BF15 DLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF15 DLU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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