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NL15 BKV

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,092 mi
Last recorded141,092 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL15 BKV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 141,092 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 130,492 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 130,492 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 122,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 122,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 111,193 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 100,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose not secure to shock absorber.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover missing.

Offside Front Brake hose not secure to shock absorber.

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover missing.

Fail 28 Oct 2021 100,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened NOT CONECTED AT THE SHOCK ABSORBER. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE INSECURE AT SHOCK ABSORBER.

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER MISSING.

Offside Front FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE INSECURE AT SHOCK ABSORBER.

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER MISSING.

Fail 15 Oct 2021 100,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2020 89,532 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 76,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 67,027 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 67,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside 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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NL15 BKV is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NL15 BKV, 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 NL15 BKV registered?

NL15 BKV is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 April 2015.

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