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D434 VAL

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,132 mi
Last recorded27,132 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD434 VAL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 27,132 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 25,900 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt twisted but can still be operated as intended

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior rear view mirror glass defective ()

Pass 5 Jan 2024 24,382 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 24,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 23,005 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 23,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 21,750 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 21,747 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested twice, still failed (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 20,790 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 19,957 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 17,256 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 14,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 14,208 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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D434 VAL is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D434 VAL, 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 D434 VAL registered?

D434 VAL is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 January 2015.

Is D434 VAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D434 VAL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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