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P26 GUM

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,443 mi
Last recorded70,443 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 GUM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 70,443 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 70,146 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 57,298 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 56,935 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 56,214 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 43,780 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 43,256 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 43,256 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended belt locked in (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 35,153 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 35,153 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light on all the time (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 31,535 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jun 2020 26,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 22,218 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 15,273 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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P26 GUM is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P26 GUM, 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 P26 GUM registered?

P26 GUM is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 April 2015.

Is P26 GUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P26 GUM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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