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KV15 EZC

2015 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

175,129 mi
Last recorded175,129 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV15 EZC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 175,129 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2025 167,672 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Mar 2025 167,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade worn . (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade torn . (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2024 151,335 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50x17 inner edge of tyre wearing slightly unevenly . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 151,333 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover split . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50x17 inner edge badly unevenly worn and cut /split through to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative TPM Lamp on . (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50x17 on 2.3 mm - Advise Replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50x17 inner edge of tyre wearing slightly unevenly . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 135,323 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 120,046 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 100,945 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 100,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 87,170 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 61,381 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 61,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 40,823 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 EZC is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Bronze 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 KV15 EZC, 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 KV15 EZC registered?

KV15 EZC is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 March 2015.

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