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NL15 OPV

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,373 mi
Last recorded159,373 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 159,373 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 159,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 158,084 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 158,084 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 153,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory 225 45 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 145,202 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 137,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Dec 2020 126,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Jan 2020 116,121 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 95,751 miles

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

Rear nearside and offside tyres are starting to crack in the tread areas and coming onto the tread wear blocks 3m

Pass 20 Mar 2018 71,854 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 OPV is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc 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 NL15 OPV, 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 OPV registered?

NL15 OPV is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 April 2015.

Is NL15 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL15 OPV 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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