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BV15 EZA

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,332 mi
Last recorded133,332 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV15 EZA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 133,332 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 133,324 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 128,653 miles

undertrays and sideskirts fitted

tested in wet conditions

Fail 10 Feb 2025 128,653 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

tested in wet conditions

undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2024 123,580 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 123,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 114,207 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside + offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 100,166 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 93,849 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 78,316 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 69,479 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,600 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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BV15 EZA 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 BV15 EZA, 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 BV15 EZA registered?

BV15 EZA is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 March 2015.

Is BV15 EZA safe to buy?

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