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DP65 DVB

2015 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,558 mi
Last recorded87,558 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP65 DVB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 87,558 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 87,558 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 70,508 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 67,824 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 67,824 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 53,166 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 53,165 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 39,654 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))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 29,340 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 9,792 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 9,792 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective no safety catach (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

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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DP65 DVB is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DP65 DVB, 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 DP65 DVB registered?

DP65 DVB is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 December 2015.

Is DP65 DVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP65 DVB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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