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SD15 PYY

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,083 mi
Last recorded78,083 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD15 PYY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 78,083 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 65,957 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 54,510 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 54,500 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 43,884 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 28 Mar 2022 32,235 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 32,235 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 22,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 17,878 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 12,242 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 8,287 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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SD15 PYY is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SD15 PYY, 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 SD15 PYY registered?

SD15 PYY is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is SD15 PYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD15 PYY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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