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RK65 ZBT

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,431 mi
Last recorded118,431 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK65 ZBT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 118,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR ON OR VERY NEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam etc ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 118,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR ON OR VERY NEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam etc ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high PRS: adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high PRS: adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 103,558 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Aug 2024 103,376 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen back cover to jet missing causing fluid to go into engine bay (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2023 96,502 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 91,336 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 76,132 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 59,092 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 39,476 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 39,476 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 29,326 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres feathering on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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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RK65 ZBT is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RK65 ZBT, 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 RK65 ZBT registered?

RK65 ZBT is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 October 2015.

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