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BW15 KRD

2015 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,412 mi
Last recorded131,412 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW15 KRD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 131,412 miles

limited reserve travel in parking brake lever

Fail 1 Dec 2025 131,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 117,622 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 117,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 105,809 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 105,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam bulb not correctly mounted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 93,868 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 78,270 miles

BOTH front tyres heavily worn on inside edge.

Pass 26 Oct 2020 68,284 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 68,284 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 62,984 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 48,193 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 48,191 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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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BW15 KRD is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BW15 KRD, 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 BW15 KRD registered?

BW15 KRD is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 July 2015.

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The MOT history for BW15 KRD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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