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KV15 BNJ

2015 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,520 mi
Last recorded85,520 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV15 BNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 85,520 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 83,804 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 81,659 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 78,912 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 78,912 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 78,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Shoulder 225/45/17 ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 76,571 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Mar 2022 76,571 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2021 70,740 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 67,760 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 54,992 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 45,034 miles

Front tyres work on inner edge

Offside front tyre has bulge on side wall

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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KV15 BNJ is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KV15 BNJ, 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 KV15 BNJ registered?

KV15 BNJ is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2015.

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The MOT history for KV15 BNJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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