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KJ15 YXU

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,941 mi
Last recorded117,941 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ15 YXU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 117,941 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 117,931 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 110,596 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 110,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 94,780 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 94,748 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 83,589 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 72,394 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 72,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 59,419 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 59,419 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 50,077 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 45,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 33,168 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 YXU is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YXU, 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 YXU registered?

KJ15 YXU is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 August 2015.

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