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DN65 BDU

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,634 mi
Last recorded80,634 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN65 BDU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 80,634 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also low on air (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both the n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 74,938 miles

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

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

oil low level lamp illuminated

Fail 25 Sep 2023 74,938 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

oil low level lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Jul 2022 69,077 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 60,147 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 43,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 43,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 34,235 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 29,279 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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DN65 BDU is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DN65 BDU, 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 DN65 BDU registered?

DN65 BDU is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 September 2015.

Is DN65 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN65 BDU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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