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J26 MCY

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,378 mi
Last recorded28,378 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 MCY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 28,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2025 22,777 miles

under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2024 21,131 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 17,076 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 12,991 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 8,742 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2021 8,742 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2020 7,225 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 6,841 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 6,613 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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J26 MCY is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J26 MCY, 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

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What year was J26 MCY registered?

J26 MCY is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 September 2015.

Is J26 MCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J26 MCY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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