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FV65 FSY

2015 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,674 mi
Last recorded89,674 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV65 FSY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 89,674 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 87,433 miles

damage to offside front wing

Fail 19 Dec 2024 87,433 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

damage to offside front wing

Pass 4 Jan 2024 81,491 miles

Central Front Lower under tray insecure slightly

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower wing damaged no sharp edges at time of test.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

tpms light on dash,indicating tyre pressures incorrect.

Fail 3 Jan 2024 81,433 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm no tread on tyre advice do not drive away. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower under tray insecure slightly

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower wing damaged no sharp edges at time of test.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

tpms light on dash,indicating tyre pressures incorrect.

Pass 3 Jan 2023 68,847 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 68,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 55,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 43,659 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 43,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 30,561 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 25,028 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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FV65 FSY is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc petrol 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 FV65 FSY, 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 FSY registered?

FV65 FSY is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 December 2015.

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