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KM15 OSU

2015 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,476 mi
Last recorded91,476 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM15 OSU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 91,476 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both N/S and O/S Lenses Cracking (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/S and N/S cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 91,460 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both N/S and O/S Lenses Cracking (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/S and N/S cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 75,914 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S cracks in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 56,407 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 40,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and tread worn unevenly on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge of tread

Pass 16 May 2022 35,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn unevenly on inner edge of tread

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 30 Apr 2021 27,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge of tread

Pass 28 May 2020 23,974 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Apr 2019 22,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 22,088 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 17,354 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 17,354 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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KM15 OSU is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KM15 OSU, 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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KM15 OSU is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 April 2015.

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