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M555 VDS

2015 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

203,040 mi
Last recorded203,040 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 VDS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 203,040 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 179,619 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s+o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 155,016 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 155,016 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 148,538 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 133,300 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 119,052 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 114,223 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 88,391 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s front inner shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 62,247 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 62,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear 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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M555 VDS is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Bronze 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 M555 VDS, 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 M555 VDS registered?

M555 VDS is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2015.

Is M555 VDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M555 VDS 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.

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