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P13 HRB

2015 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,480 mi
Last recorded86,480 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 HRB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 86,480 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Mar 2026 86,321 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 77,875 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 77,769 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 68,889 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 68,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 60,708 miles

Handbrake lever has long travel and is almost at full extension.

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 1 Apr 2022 51,772 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge 205 50r17

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2021 45,003 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 40,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking 205 55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2019 31,850 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/50/17 ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit & worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 21,962 miles

Nearside 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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P13 HRB is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P13 HRB, 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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P13 HRB is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 March 2015.

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