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LR65 YML

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

72,529 mi
Last recorded72,529 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR65 YML
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 72,529 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 72,529 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 69,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 69,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 66,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 2mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 66,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 2mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 63,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges & slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 63,265 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges & slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 59,155 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 59,155 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 57,071 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 57,071 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 54,275 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 54,235 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 50,435 miles

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

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 YML is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YML, 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 LR65 YML registered?

LR65 YML is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2015.

Is LR65 YML safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR65 YML shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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