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KV15 EAX

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,612 mi
Last recorded135,612 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV15 EAX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 135,612 miles

advise disks pied reae tyers low

Pass 11 Jan 2025 123,701 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 123,701 miles

Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2024 111,649 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 111,648 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 98,528 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 98,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 87,898 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 87,898 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 84,500 miles

restricted view of the engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view of the outer sills, covers fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2021 84,500 miles

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

restricted view of the engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view of the outer sills, covers fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2020 77,647 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 77,647 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 63,491 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 49,092 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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KV15 EAX is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc 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 KV15 EAX, 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 EAX registered?

KV15 EAX is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 March 2015.

Is KV15 EAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV15 EAX shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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