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KN15 GFA

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

146,024 mi
Last recorded146,024 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN15 GFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 146,024 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 145,435 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 122,906 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 122,906 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 104,028 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 104,028 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))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 82,503 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 82,502 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 58,520 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 55,823 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 55,820 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 50,163 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 31 May 2019 47,418 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 29,133 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 GFA is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc 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 GFA, 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 GFA registered?

KN15 GFA is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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