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KN15 FBG

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,268 mi
Last recorded99,268 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN15 FBG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 99,268 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2025

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Suction phone holder. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 94,630 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 88,606 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 75,229 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 75,226 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 66,988 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 66,976 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 55,500 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 55,498 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2020 47,875 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 47,875 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 29,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4-tyres slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-front tyres scrubbed on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 26,063 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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KN15 FBG is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 KN15 FBG, 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 KN15 FBG registered?

KN15 FBG is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 March 2015.

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The MOT history for KN15 FBG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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