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BU15 OXE

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,597 mi
Last recorded40,597 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU15 OXE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 40,597 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 40,587 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 36,713 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 54,191 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 54,173 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 48,007 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 43,278 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 23,653 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 18,765 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 18,761 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 14,159 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 14,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)

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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BU15 OXE 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 BU15 OXE, 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 BU15 OXE registered?

BU15 OXE is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2015.

Is BU15 OXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU15 OXE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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