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GY15 FMX

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,524 mi
Last recorded60,524 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY15 FMX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 60,524 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 52,032 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 52,032 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 43,832 miles

interior mirror - no mirrored surface!

Pass 9 Feb 2023 38,768 miles

interior mirror deteriorated!

Fail 1 Feb 2023 38,765 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all 4 - very badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides blades very hard/poor (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides excessive splitting/cracking around sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

interior mirror deteriorated!

Pass 25 Mar 2020 32,626 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 32,626 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 21,112 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 17,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 17,187 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GY15 FMX is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GY15 FMX, 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 GY15 FMX registered?

GY15 FMX is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 April 2015.

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