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HV65 EBC

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,273 mi
Last recorded136,273 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV65 EBC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 136,273 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 136,273 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 121,247 miles

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Front pads getting low

Pass 12 Sep 2023 103,928 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 86,373 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 86,373 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 73,160 miles

Covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 73,160 miles

Covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 63,491 miles

covers fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2020 63,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads getting low

Rear brake pads getting low

covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 51,946 miles

both front headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

both front tyres on 3mm

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edge

covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2018 41,379 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 38,215 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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HV65 EBC is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HV65 EBC, 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 HV65 EBC registered?

HV65 EBC is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 September 2015.

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The MOT history for HV65 EBC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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