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GU15 FJA

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,616 mi
Last recorded85,616 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 85,616 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 85,616 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 79,772 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit. ADVISE to replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 71,280 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 71,280 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 65,072 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 61,762 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 54,624 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 47,346 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 38,818 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 38,818 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 plate - avg 0.81 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 23,211 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 23,211 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 19,346 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 FJA is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black 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 GU15 FJA, 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 GU15 FJA registered?

GU15 FJA is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 April 2015.

Is GU15 FJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU15 FJA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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