MOT Status
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212,507 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users exhaust emissions just met limits, vehicle has a smell outside and inside vehicle possibly related to exhaust emissions (8.2.2.2 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive possibly engine oil/gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front exhaust flexi worn
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front play in inner arm/rack
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure exhaust heat-shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
front & rear tyres different sizes, according to sticker on b post should be same size, axle matching pass and advise
parking brake lever indicates near-future adjustment required
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users exhaust emissions just met limits, vehicle has a smell outside and inside vehicle possibly related to exhaust emissions (8.2.2.2 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive possibly engine oil/gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front exhaust flexi worn
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front play in inner arm/rack
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure exhaust heat-shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
front & rear tyres different sizes, according to sticker on b post should be same size, axle matching pass and advise
parking brake lever indicates near-future adjustment required
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Alloy Wheel Buckled
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Around Engine And Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
emissions too clean
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached subframe bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached subframe bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KN15 FBY is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black 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 FBY, 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 FBY registered?
KN15 FBY is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 March 2015.
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