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LY15 BFJ

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,910 mi
Last recorded75,910 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY15 BFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 75,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 64,587 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 53,838 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 53,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 42,103 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 30,563 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 28,037 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 24,565 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 24,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 21,001 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 16,694 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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LY15 BFJ is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol 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 LY15 BFJ, 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 BFJ registered?

LY15 BFJ is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 June 2015.

Is LY15 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY15 BFJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY15 BFJ have outstanding finance?

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