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DY15 AFF

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,215 mi
Last recorded80,215 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY15 AFF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 80,215 miles

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

covers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2025 79,942 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2024 69,860 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 63,923 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 63,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 52,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 14 Mar 2022 43,012 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 39,824 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 35,032 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 29,074 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 24,583 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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DY15 AFF is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AFF, 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 AFF registered?

DY15 AFF is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 July 2015.

Is DY15 AFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY15 AFF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY15 AFF have outstanding finance?

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