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FV15 EKX

2015 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,859 mi
Last recorded57,859 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV15 EKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 57,859 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/F and O/S/F. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Clip slightly loose. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 57,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/F and O/S/F. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Clip slightly loose. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 54,446 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 54,446 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 51,002 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 46,966 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 42,015 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 36,458 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 33,348 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers fitted

Fail 13 May 2020 33,348 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2019 29,477 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 23,919 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 23,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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FV15 EKX is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 FV15 EKX, 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 FV15 EKX registered?

FV15 EKX is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 June 2015.

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