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BV65 KGJ

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,635 mi
Last recorded81,635 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV65 KGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 81,635 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2024 74,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 68,171 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 68,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2021 62,669 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 57,888 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 51,890 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 31,526 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear disc brakes are scored & have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 28,800 miles

Both rear tyre wearing unevenly on the inner edges

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

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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BV65 KGJ is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV65 KGJ, 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 BV65 KGJ registered?

BV65 KGJ is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2015.

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