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KV15 PVZ

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,403 mi
Last recorded98,403 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV15 PVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 98,403 miles

Front Front Bumper loose at lower and OS fixings

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

Nearside Tank heat shield slightly loose,Not likely to fall off

Fail 28 Jul 2026 98,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Front Bumper loose at lower and OS fixings

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

Nearside Tank heat shield slightly loose,Not likely to fall off

Pass 23 Jul 2025 90,667 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 90,667 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 90,663 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 87,521 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 84,098 miles

Front Brake pad(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))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 79,012 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 79,006 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 72,786 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 62,638 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 52,444 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 44,497 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 44,488 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected damaged. would show white light if in working order (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 34,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 PVZ is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PVZ, 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 PVZ registered?

KV15 PVZ is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is KV15 PVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV15 PVZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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