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FP15 FBF

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,108 mi
Last recorded85,108 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP15 FBF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 85,108 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 75,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2024 68,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 61,657 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 55,197 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 55,197 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 50,146 miles

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre edges wearing and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 May 2021 50,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre edges wearing and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2020 45,194 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 45,194 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 40,727 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 40,698 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 32,170 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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FP15 FBF is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 FP15 FBF, 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 FP15 FBF registered?

FP15 FBF is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 April 2015.

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