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DG65 YDV

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,670 mi
Last recorded73,670 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG65 YDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 73,670 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 73,633 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 67,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 58,997 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 51,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 51,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 42,267 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 38,866 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 38,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 31,277 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 27,418 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 27,418 miles

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

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

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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DG65 YDV is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol 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 DG65 YDV, 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 DG65 YDV registered?

DG65 YDV is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is DG65 YDV safe to buy?

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