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KN15 FBY

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

212,507 mi
Last recorded212,507 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN15 FBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 212,507 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 212,469 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 200,387 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 187,699 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 187,661 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 172,880 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 2 Jul 2022 161,069 miles

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))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 161,069 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 153,395 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 153,395 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 146,803 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 111,396 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 111,396 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 76,853 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 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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