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P4 PBO

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,874 mi
Last recorded86,874 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 PBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 86,874 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 84,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 84,577 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 82,637 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 75,904 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 61,915 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 44,874 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 36,493 miles

front tyres worn slightly more on edge

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres feathering slightly on edge

Fail 15 Feb 2021 36,493 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn slightly more on edge

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres feathering slightly on edge

Pass 20 Feb 2020 27,891 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 11,532 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 8,309 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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P4 PBO is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P4 PBO, 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 P4 PBO registered?

P4 PBO is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 May 2015.

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