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EY15 UAK

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,941 mi
Last recorded127,941 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY15 UAK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 127,941 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

dampness around fuel filler pipes

Fail 4 Mar 2026 127,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

dampness around fuel filler pipes

Pass 5 Mar 2025 109,436 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 109,426 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 88,743 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 65,243 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 47,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Mar 2022 47,561 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Feb 2021 36,612 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 33,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearly down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 26,072 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 26,072 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 21,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EY15 UAK is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EY15 UAK, 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 EY15 UAK registered?

EY15 UAK is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 March 2015.

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