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DE15 YTL

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,073 mi
Last recorded45,073 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 45,073 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 39,390 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 32,374 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 32,374 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 27,816 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 26,256 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 24,405 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 24,401 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 22,930 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 22,929 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 13,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 6,068 miles

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 YTL is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YTL, 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 YTL registered?

DE15 YTL is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 April 2015.

Is DE15 YTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE15 YTL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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