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FV15 YAE

2015 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,595 mi
Last recorded66,595 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV15 YAE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 66,595 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 61,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 56,576 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 48,211 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 42,261 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 36,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 36,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 32,814 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 32,814 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 27,224 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 20,741 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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FV15 YAE is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV15 YAE registered?

FV15 YAE is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 July 2015.

Is FV15 YAE safe to buy?

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