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RX15 VJY

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,638 mi
Last recorded95,638 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX15 VJY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 95,638 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Dec 2024 85,409 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 77,636 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 64,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 52,089 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 35,261 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 35,229 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 28,134 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 23,114 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 18,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RX15 VJY is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RX15 VJY, 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 RX15 VJY registered?

RX15 VJY is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is RX15 VJY safe to buy?

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