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KT15 UAY

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,496 mi
Last recorded113,496 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT15 UAY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 113,496 miles

Nearside Front Day Running lamp insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive From top of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 May 2025 113,496 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Day Running lamp insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive From top of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 101,718 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view LEFT OF BAND A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 89,864 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 76,855 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 64,198 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 64,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 57,223 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 57,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wiper blades poor

Pass 12 Jun 2019 47,267 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 34,552 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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KT15 UAY is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KT15 UAY, 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 KT15 UAY registered?

KT15 UAY is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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