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BW15 VOU

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,195 mi
Last recorded119,195 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW15 VOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 119,195 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 119,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 109,560 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 109,455 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split - REQUIRES NEW (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 100,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm BALD outer and WORN inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm WORN inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 100,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm BALD outer and WORN inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm WORN inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 93,059 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 93,024 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45X17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 76,897 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2019 58,906 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 34,236 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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BW15 VOU is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VOU, 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 VOU registered?

BW15 VOU is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 July 2015.

Is BW15 VOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW15 VOU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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