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GJ15 ZPU

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,477 mi
Last recorded82,477 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ15 ZPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 82,477 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 76,827 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 76,827 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 71,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 71,688 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 65,974 miles

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

Rear view mirror held on with electrical tape

Fail 17 Jul 2023 65,967 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre pressure low

Rear view mirror held on with electrical tape

Pass 6 Jul 2022 60,866 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 56,765 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2020 52,709 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 52,707 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205.50.17W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Some free-travel in parking brake

Very heavy wear on front tyre edges. Hankook 205.50.17W

Pass 1 Jul 2019 45,609 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 36,638 miles

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

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

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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GJ15 ZPU is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black 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 GJ15 ZPU, 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 GJ15 ZPU registered?

GJ15 ZPU is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 June 2015.

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