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LO65 OUA

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,741 mi
Last recorded48,741 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO65 OUA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 48,741 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Sep 2025 48,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Speed sensor is at fault (1.6 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Serpentine drive belt is perishing

Pass 29 Nov 2024 40,509 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 40,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn to 23.4mm in thickness (minimum thickness is 23mm) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn to 9.6mm in thickness (minimum thickness is 9mm) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn to 23.1mm in thickness (minimum thickness is 23mm) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn to 9.4mm in thickness (minimum thickness is 9mm) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 29,591 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 20,602 miles

Front and rear metal brake discs have a little surface rust

Windscreen wiper blade defective Rear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 20,602 miles

Front and rear metal brake discs have a little surface rust

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Rear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Outer tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 18,014 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 18,014 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 15,555 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 15,543 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre large screw in the tread ()

Pass 13 Nov 2019 13,556 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 10,454 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 10,452 miles

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

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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LO65 OUA is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LO65 OUA, 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 LO65 OUA registered?

LO65 OUA is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2015.

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