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GU15 ABF

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,738 mi
Last recorded47,738 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU15 ABF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 47,738 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 27,880 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 26,522 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 25,147 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 23,575 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2021 21,845 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 21,845 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 20,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished beyond service standard (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished beyond service standard and cut to outer sidewall not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished beyond service standard (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished beyond service standard (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 20,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished beyond service standard (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished beyond service standard and cut to outer sidewall not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished beyond service standard (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished beyond service standard (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 17,106 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 13,731 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres perished

Fail 13 Mar 2018 13,731 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front mirror missing

all tyres perished

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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GU15 ABF is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU15 ABF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU15 ABF registered?

GU15 ABF is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 March 2015.

Is GU15 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU15 ABF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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