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RE15 BHN

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,406 mi
Last recorded100,406 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE15 BHN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 100,406 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 90,438 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2024 84,319 miles

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2024 84,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 May 2023 73,505 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2023 73,403 miles

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

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2022 60,993 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 49,449 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 49,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 42,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Running lamp insecure.

Pass 18 May 2019 25,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Running lamp lense damaged and lamp unit insecure.

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

Pass 18 May 2018 9,346 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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RE15 BHN is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black 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 RE15 BHN, 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 RE15 BHN registered?

RE15 BHN is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 May 2015.

Is RE15 BHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE15 BHN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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