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DF15 VJL

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,935 mi
Last recorded125,935 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF15 VJL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 125,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 122,522 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 119,013 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 114,993 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 114,968 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 111,228 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 105,130 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 105,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 94,054 miles

under tray under engine is insecure

Fail 29 Jun 2020 94,051 miles

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

under tray under engine is insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2019 74,652 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Offside Front Tyre outer side wearing low, close to the legal limit.

Rear Tyres wearing low, 3mm.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 45,911 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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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DF15 VJL 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 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 DF15 VJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF15 VJL registered?

DF15 VJL is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is DF15 VJL safe to buy?

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