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LK15 VVT

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,335 mi
Last recorded88,335 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK15 VVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 88,335 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 83,617 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 25 Mar 2024 83,617 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2023 76,691 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 69,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges, replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges, replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 62,444 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 62,420 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured On inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Mar 2020 57,325 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Apr 2019 52,707 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 52,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 44,459 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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LK15 VVT is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LK15 VVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK15 VVT registered?

LK15 VVT is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 March 2015.

Is LK15 VVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK15 VVT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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