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KY15 ZBX

2015 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,121 mi
Last recorded75,121 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY15 ZBX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 75,121 miles

Covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn off on inside edge. Dangerous Condition (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2026 75,112 miles

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

Covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn off on inside edge. Dangerous Condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2025 70,010 miles

Covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users High readings when tested (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 66,019 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 66,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 62,373 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 59,133 miles

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

TPMS indicating low tyre presure

emissions erratic/irregular

Pass 8 Jun 2021 52,006 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 47,742 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 47,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 44,504 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2019 37,958 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 31,923 miles

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 ZBX is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZBX, 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 ZBX registered?

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

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