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GU15 FHY

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,776 mi
Last recorded74,776 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU15 FHY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 74,776 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 27 May 2025 64,442 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 64,442 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 53,038 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 47,642 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 47,640 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour Black smoke under acceleration (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 39,949 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 39,948 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Aug 2021 26,737 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 22,450 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 13,142 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 12,099 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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GU15 FHY is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 FHY, 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 FHY registered?

GU15 FHY is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is GU15 FHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU15 FHY 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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