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GL15 VXR

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,730 mi
Last recorded161,730 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 VXR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 161,730 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 160,521 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 147,332 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 132,407 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2020 123,285 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 108,373 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 108,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 87,595 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 87,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GL15 VXR is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GL15 VXR, 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 GL15 VXR registered?

GL15 VXR is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 May 2015.

Is GL15 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL15 VXR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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