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LC15 ZTJ

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,687 mi
Last recorded102,687 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC15 ZTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 102,687 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 98,055 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 86,320 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 86,312 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 76,445 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

Fail 1 Apr 2023 76,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

Pass 9 Feb 2022 61,444 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 53,424 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low, 2mm. Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view.

Pass 27 Nov 2019 40,738 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 40,738 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 34,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 ()

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 34,975 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 ()

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

Pass 17 May 2018 31,365 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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LC15 ZTJ is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc 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 LC15 ZTJ, 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 LC15 ZTJ registered?

LC15 ZTJ is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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