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KT64 DFA

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,669 mi
Last recorded150,669 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT64 DFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 150,669 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 150,669 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Worn through to metal pedal (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Leaking oil (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top mount broke away and shock absorber detached from vehicle (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2nd bonnet catch seized

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Coolant below minimum level

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

No oil in engine, 2 litres of oil added to complete emission test

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 8 Mar 2025 136,813 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 136,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear hand brake effort poor

Pass 16 Feb 2024 126,090 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank heat shield loose

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2024 126,090 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining spring broken (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank heat shield loose

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2023 113,469 miles

fuel tank heat shield loose

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2023 113,378 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

fuel tank heat shield loose

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2022 97,584 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 97,584 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 81,876 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2021 81,875 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2020 75,117 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2019 59,787 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2018 42,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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KT64 DFA is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 KT64 DFA, 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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KT64 DFA is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 January 2015.

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