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FM15 MPY

2015 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,838 mi
Last recorded107,838 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM15 MPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 107,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Fail 28 May 2026 107,832 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 1 Aug 2025 101,491 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 101,491 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 94,937 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 85,928 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 77,627 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 77,627 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 67,623 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 67,623 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 60,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner face appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 48,879 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 34,827 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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FM15 MPY is a 2015 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,596cc petrol 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 FM15 MPY, 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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FM15 MPY is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 July 2015.

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