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BV15 HBJ

2015 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,316 mi
Last recorded135,316 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV15 HBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 135,316 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 135,303 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 124,719 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 124,719 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 106,408 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 95,308 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 79,319 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 66,721 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

SILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED RESTICTING ACCESS TO SOME PARTS

Fail 24 Nov 2020 66,686 miles

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

SILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED RESTICTING ACCESS TO SOME PARTS

Pass 27 May 2019 41,960 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 27 May 2019 41,960 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 35,177 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 HBJ is a 2015 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BV15 HBJ, 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 HBJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BV15 HBJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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