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KV15 LMU

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,335 mi
Last recorded107,335 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV15 LMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 107,335 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 107,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 95,462 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

handbrake travel is high

Pass 25 Jul 2022 81,313 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency lower on n/s,and handbrake lever on caliper not in correct position.

Fail 25 Jul 2022 81,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency lower on n/s,and handbrake lever on caliper not in correct position.

Pass 2 Mar 2021 67,820 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 60,753 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 60,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 47,551 miles

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 30,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

TPMS Light on

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 LMU is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LMU, 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 LMU registered?

KV15 LMU is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 March 2015.

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