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KW15 YMV

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,185 mi
Last recorded87,185 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW15 YMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 87,185 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 87,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 80,015 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 80,014 miles

Central Front Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 75,332 miles

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 6 Apr 2023 71,085 miles

Brake disc corroded, both side rears

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 65,222 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 273,267 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 51,817 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 49,794 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 43,001 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))

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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KW15 YMV is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KW15 YMV, 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 KW15 YMV registered?

KW15 YMV is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 June 2015.

Is KW15 YMV safe to buy?

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