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PY65 GZH

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,669 mi
Last recorded77,669 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY65 GZH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 77,669 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 72,062 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 64,481 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (no cords visible) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Door damaged

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has screw in tread

Fail 28 Feb 2024 64,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (Will not adjust) (4.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (no cords visible) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Door damaged

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has screw in tread

Pass 28 Feb 2023 56,983 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror ()

Fail 28 Feb 2023 56,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror ()

Pass 2 Mar 2022 50,318 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 50,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 44,328 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 44,328 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 37,147 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 29,348 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 29,348 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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PY65 GZH is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PY65 GZH, 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 PY65 GZH registered?

PY65 GZH is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2015.

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The MOT history for PY65 GZH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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