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KJ15 XRM

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,090 mi
Last recorded82,090 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ15 XRM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 82,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Daytime running lamp light intensity significantly reduced not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 82,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Daytime running lamp light intensity significantly reduced not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 75,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front drl not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 72,314 miles

Nearside Front daylight running lamp not working

Fail 14 Aug 2023 72,314 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front daylight running lamp not working

Pass 29 Nov 2022 68,208 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion-all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front drl

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 68,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Front drl not working

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 60,185 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 51,802 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP INSECURE / NOT WORKING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2MM

Fail 4 Sep 2020 51,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP INSECURE / NOT WORKING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2MM

Pass 17 Sep 2019 40,329 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 40,329 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 25,474 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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KJ15 XRM 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 61.5%.

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 KJ15 XRM, 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 KJ15 XRM registered?

KJ15 XRM is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 August 2015.

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