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BP64 ALU

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,989 mi
Last recorded172,989 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP64 ALU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 172,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 87,080 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 87,080 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 67,698 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 67,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 53,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 36,691 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 36,691 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 35,586 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 35,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 28,209 miles

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2018 19,291 miles

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

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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BP64 ALU 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 66.7%.

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 BP64 ALU, 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 BP64 ALU registered?

BP64 ALU is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 January 2015.

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