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CH62 KAT

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,126 mi
Last recorded94,126 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH62 KAT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 94,126 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 85,141 miles

CHIP ON WINDSCREEN

Pass 8 Feb 2024 74,844 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 74,844 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 63,735 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 63,729 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 55,297 miles

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 54,892 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Chuffing Injectors

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

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 46,411 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 46,409 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 39,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 30,392 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 30,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 23,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

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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CH62 KAT is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 CH62 KAT, 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 CH62 KAT registered?

CH62 KAT is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 March 2015.

Is CH62 KAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH62 KAT 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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