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DG15 FDZ

2015 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,831 mi
Last recorded82,831 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG15 FDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 82,831 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 74,295 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 62,976 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 48,752 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 48,705 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 36,101 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 32,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 28,397 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 28,397 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 26,454 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 23,418 miles

Front brakes worn low

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 16 Mar 2018 23,418 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Front brakes worn low

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)

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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DG15 FDZ is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Red 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 DG15 FDZ, 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 DG15 FDZ registered?

DG15 FDZ is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 March 2015.

Is DG15 FDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG15 FDZ 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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