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NJ15 AEW

2015 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,925 mi
Last recorded65,925 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ15 AEW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 65,925 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And rear, to various areas of exposed steel surfaces. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And O/S/R also, trailing arms foremost bushes, and steel guides corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And less so N/S/F, on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 63,620 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 63,620 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 61,504 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 59,418 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 59,222 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 59,220 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2023 57,294 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Feb 2022 49,875 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Feb 2021 40,192 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2020 36,916 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2020 36,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2019 26,356 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2018 17,734 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 17,734 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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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NJ15 AEW is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NJ15 AEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ15 AEW registered?

NJ15 AEW is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 March 2015.

Is NJ15 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ15 AEW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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