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LS15 AAE

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

59,033 mi
Last recorded59,033 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS15 AAE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 59,033 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 58,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mobile phone holder removed from screen. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 48,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 37,299 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 37,299 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 37,259 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 36,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 36,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate ABS Light ON (1.6 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Anti-skid light On (1.6 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air Bag light ON (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 34,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 34,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 32,390 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Engine cover fitted and under tray firred

Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres has cut outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 31,072 miles

Engine cover and Under-tray cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front side wing panel damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 31,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working lens broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and Under-tray cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front side wing panel damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 26,840 miles

All 4 x Tyres rubber cut side wall

Engine cover and Under-tray cover fitted

Front Brake disc slightly lipped

Front Brake pads wearing low

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 21,577 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray cover fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2018 21,577 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under tray cover fitted

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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LS15 AAE is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LS15 AAE, 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 LS15 AAE registered?

LS15 AAE is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 March 2015.

Is LS15 AAE safe to buy?

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