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KU15 WHV

2015 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,347 mi
Last recorded84,347 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU15 WHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 84,347 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Starting to turn white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 79,956 miles

Nearside Front Washer jet inoperative - Sufficient fluid supplied by 2 additional jets.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule severely corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule severely corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 79,956 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Has no reserve travel. (1.1.6 (c))

Heat shield by fuel tank slightly insecure.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush severely deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn low - Severely worn on outer edge - Inner construction becoming visible. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Washer jet inoperative - Sufficient fluid supplied by 2 additional jets.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule severely corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush severely deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule severely corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 73,965 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 73,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 69,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heatshield loose @ centre

Fail 24 May 2023 69,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect removed sticker on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heatshield loose @ centre

Pass 10 Mar 2022 54,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2X FRONT AND N/S/R CUTS TO OUTER SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 41,763 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 41,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 31,758 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 27,270 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 19,683 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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KU15 WHV is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KU15 WHV, 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 KU15 WHV registered?

KU15 WHV is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 March 2015.

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