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PL15 HVT

2015 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,200 mi
Last recorded100,200 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL15 HVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 100,200 miles

both front suspension arm bushes ns os perished

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2025 91,097 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 91,093 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 82,247 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 82,247 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 72,697 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 72,695 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 64,690 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 54,276 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 54,274 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 46,058 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 37,324 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 37,322 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 34,853 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2018 26,861 miles

Both front tyres are damaged on outer sidewalls

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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PL15 HVT is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PL15 HVT, 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 PL15 HVT registered?

PL15 HVT is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 July 2015.

Is PL15 HVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL15 HVT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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