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DC15 FPO

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,421 mi
Last recorded130,421 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC15 FPO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 130,421 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Jun 2024 67,228 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jun 2024 67,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2023 57,576 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 57,573 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 49,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Fail 11 Jul 2022 49,882 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre advise ()

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Pass 30 Jul 2021 40,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs,advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low,advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low,advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 33,423 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 33,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 28,401 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 20,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 12 psi (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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DC15 FPO is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DC15 FPO, 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 DC15 FPO registered?

DC15 FPO is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 August 2015.

Is DC15 FPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC15 FPO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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