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GV65 LJO

2015 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,966 mi
Last recorded121,966 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV65 LJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 121,966 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 121,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 118,395 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 118,395 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 14 Dec 2023 110,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tie Rod Slight Play

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 110,174 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tie Rod Slight Play

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 101,623 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 101,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 93,946 miles

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 93,944 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 80,177 miles

both front tyres inner edge wearing smooth

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2020 80,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres inner edge wearing smooth

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2019 65,225 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 48,488 miles

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

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

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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GV65 LJO is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GV65 LJO, 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 GV65 LJO registered?

GV65 LJO is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2015.

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