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KO15 VJM

2015 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,808 mi
Last recorded94,808 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO15 VJM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 94,808 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 89,894 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 89,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 84,217 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 84,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2023 79,079 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 73,247 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 68,325 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 68,324 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/f and o/s/f road coil springs broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 64,573 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 64,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 54,206 miles

damage to nearside front bumper , tow eye cap missing

daytime running lamps loose but not likely to fall out

underbody covers fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2019 54,174 miles

Nearside Front 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 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

damage to nearside front bumper , tow eye cap missing

daytime running lamps loose but not likely to fall out

underbody covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 39,912 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 39,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall damage 224/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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KO15 VJM is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KO15 VJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KO15 VJM registered?

KO15 VJM is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is KO15 VJM safe to buy?

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