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DE15 BBU

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,790 mi
Last recorded82,790 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE15 BBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 82,790 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 77,417 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 77,417 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))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 70,208 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 61,369 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 53,424 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 45,484 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 45,484 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 41,103 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 36,643 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 36,637 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 32,615 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 32,610 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect colour (0.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2018 25,782 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tread

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DE15 BBU is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE15 BBU, 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 DE15 BBU registered?

DE15 BBU is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 March 2015.

Is DE15 BBU safe to buy?

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