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FN15 OJB

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,992 mi
Last recorded106,992 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN15 OJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2025 106,992 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 92,748 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 91,474 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 91,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 82,281 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 74,231 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 73,972 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 68,906 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 62,497 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 53,735 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 48,422 miles

Nearside Front nail in tread block

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 48,349 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front nail in tread block

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

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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FN15 OJB is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN15 OJB, 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 FN15 OJB registered?

FN15 OJB is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is FN15 OJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN15 OJB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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