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CA15 CBY

2015 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,641 mi
Last recorded108,641 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA15 CBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 108,641 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 99,677 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 99,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2023 89,363 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 89,282 miles

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

Offside Front noise from top mount

Pass 29 Nov 2022 81,002 miles

Offside Front coil spring rubbing slightly offside front inner wing

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

Pass 30 May 2022 78,115 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2022 78,115 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 73,122 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 73,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 64,046 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 64,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 13 May 2019 63,125 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 50,481 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

tyre repair plug n/s/f

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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CA15 CBY is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CA15 CBY, 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 CA15 CBY registered?

CA15 CBY is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is CA15 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA15 CBY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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