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NL15 NLU

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,230 mi
Last recorded62,230 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL15 NLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 62,230 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 62,230 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 61,239 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 61,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 57,676 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 57,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 53,379 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 53,379 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 13 May 2022 45,901 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 39,144 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 37,125 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 30,298 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 24,010 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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NL15 NLU is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NLU, 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 NLU registered?

NL15 NLU is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 May 2015.

Is NL15 NLU safe to buy?

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