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KY15 WZU

2015 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

53,501 mi
Last recorded53,501 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY15 WZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 53,501 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 52,242 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 50,048 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 45,159 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 45,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 42,815 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 42,814 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 39,803 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 39,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 36,423 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 27,679 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 27,679 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 22,371 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 22,362 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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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KY15 WZU is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KY15 WZU, 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 KY15 WZU registered?

KY15 WZU is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 March 2015.

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