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LY15 BEJ

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,722 mi
Last recorded117,722 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY15 BEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 117,722 miles

Nearside Daytime running light insecure

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

Undertray not fully secure Exhaust heatshield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 95,260 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 95,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2023 80,260 miles

both front tyres scrubbed inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2022 62,683 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 45,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 45,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 31,836 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 31,836 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 24,821 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 10,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 10,628 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LY15 BEJ is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY15 BEJ, 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 LY15 BEJ registered?

LY15 BEJ is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 May 2015.

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