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LR65 YMJ

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,047 mi
Last recorded103,047 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR65 YMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 103,047 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 103,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 94,142 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 94,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 88,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 88,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 78,547 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2022 68,248 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 68,238 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 27 Jan 2021 59,787 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 58,179 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 42,671 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 30,590 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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LR65 YMJ 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 LR65 YMJ, 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 LR65 YMJ registered?

LR65 YMJ is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 September 2015.

Is LR65 YMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR65 YMJ 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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