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KY15 ZBT

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,748 mi
Last recorded87,748 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY15 ZBT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 87,748 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 86,484 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 82,994 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 78,750 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 78,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 72,863 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 72,863 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 68,641 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 64,256 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 64,251 miles

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

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

engine undertray damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2020 64,239 miles

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

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

engine undertray damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2019 52,842 miles

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

Nearside number plate lamp incorrectly fitted

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 41,613 miles

Both front tyres tread wearing low.

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 ZBT is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black 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 KY15 ZBT, 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 ZBT registered?

KY15 ZBT is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 March 2015.

Is KY15 ZBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY15 ZBT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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