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FV65 BZS

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,818 mi
Last recorded131,818 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV65 BZS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 131,818 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 125,643 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 116,127 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 103,841 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge almost to cords and close to limit , o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge .......

Pass 18 Oct 2019 91,636 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre obviously under inflated TPMS on (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 91,636 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated TPMS on (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 74,674 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 74,672 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTER BROKEN (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 17,892 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater housing cracked/damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2x cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid reservoir overfull

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers/undertrays

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertrays wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (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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FV65 BZS is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FV65 BZS, 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 FV65 BZS registered?

FV65 BZS is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 November 2015.

Is FV65 BZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV65 BZS shows 9 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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