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LS15 BNL

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,840 mi
Last recorded89,840 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS15 BNL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 89,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 89,837 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 79,136 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 68,125 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 53,295 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 53,291 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 44,806 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2021 36,605 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 32,451 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 26,120 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 19,739 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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LS15 BNL is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BNL, 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 BNL registered?

LS15 BNL is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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