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GU65 EVC

2015 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,495 mi
Last recorded83,495 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU65 EVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 83,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 83,460 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 62,353 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 52,931 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2021 52,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2020 35,846 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TPMS warning on dash

covers & trays

Pass 23 Sep 2019 20,656 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 20,597 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 15,989 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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GU65 EVC is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU65 EVC, 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

How do I check the history of GU65 EVC?

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What year was GU65 EVC registered?

GU65 EVC is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is GU65 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU65 EVC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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