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DY15 AFE

2015 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,311 mi
Last recorded96,311 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY15 AFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 96,311 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 96,307 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 85,228 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 85,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2024 80,348 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 73,869 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 68,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has light damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

osf/nsf brake discs on inner sides are worn,pitted,scored but not seriously weakened

Pass 1 Jun 2021 62,464 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 62,464 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 54,721 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 37,684 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 28,731 miles

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

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

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

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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DY15 AFE is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc 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 DY15 AFE, 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 DY15 AFE registered?

DY15 AFE is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is DY15 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY15 AFE 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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