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SB65 YFN

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,968 mi
Last recorded74,968 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB65 YFN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 74,968 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 26 Nov 2025

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 63,676 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 50,085 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 47,120 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 43,825 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))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 41,509 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 38,679 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 34,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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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SB65 YFN is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SB65 YFN, 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 SB65 YFN registered?

SB65 YFN is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2015.

Is SB65 YFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB65 YFN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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