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KM15 OUV

2015 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,413 mi
Last recorded98,413 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM15 OUV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 98,413 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 98,413 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack by flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 89,676 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 89,670 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 81,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm and feathering (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 84,127 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm and feathering (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 74,391 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 74,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 67,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 67,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 58,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 51,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 51,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm 225/45/17 (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 Approx. 3mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 43,730 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 43,730 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 32,685 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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KM15 OUV is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KM15 OUV, 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 KM15 OUV registered?

KM15 OUV is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 May 2015.

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