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FM15 JVX

2015 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,036 mi
Last recorded100,036 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM15 JVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 100,036 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 99,979 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 86,897 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 72,289 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

engine covers & undertrays fitted

parking brake travel high

Fail 2 Nov 2022 72,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

engine covers & undertrays fitted

parking brake travel high

Pass 1 Nov 2021 58,155 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 58,155 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both number plate light dim and wrong colour due to red tape over lenses

Pass 30 Oct 2020 48,898 miles

Both number plate lights red

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 48,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both number plate lights red

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

Pass 2 May 2019 29,080 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 27,934 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 27,926 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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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FM15 JVX is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FM15 JVX, 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 FM15 JVX registered?

FM15 JVX is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 July 2015.

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