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FX15 VYD

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,611 mi
Last recorded123,611 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX15 VYD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 123,611 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect os+ns (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 119,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 109,725 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 95,656 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 95,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low cant adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 74,631 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 72,555 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

nearside body undertray damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2020 55,847 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2020 55,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2019 42,657 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2019 42,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2018 19,514 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

undertray fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2018 19,514 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2017 7,391 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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FX15 VYD is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FX15 VYD, 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 FX15 VYD registered?

FX15 VYD is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 April 2015.

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