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NL15 NMM

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

128,512 mi
Last recorded128,512 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL15 NMM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 128,512 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 128,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 115,707 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 106,515 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 106,515 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 106,515 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 95,323 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted, covering testable items.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 95,323 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted, covering testable items.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 90,397 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers fitted not al parts seen

Fail 13 Oct 2021 90,388 miles

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer brake pad starting to crack

covers fitted not al parts seen

Pass 29 Sep 2020 88,205 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 88,203 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 67,137 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 48,837 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 48,837 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 NMM is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 NL15 NMM, 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 NMM registered?

NL15 NMM is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2015.

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