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DG65 YEV

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

175,137 mi
Last recorded175,137 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG65 YEV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 175,137 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 175,134 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 157,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 138,921 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 138,921 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 121,524 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 121,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 103,067 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 25 Sep 2020 83,554 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 83,552 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 67,578 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 67,578 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 47,134 miles

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

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 YEV is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YEV, 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 DG65 YEV registered?

DG65 YEV is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 September 2015.

Is DG65 YEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG65 YEV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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