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SG65 PYT

2015 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,630 mi
Last recorded139,630 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG65 PYT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 139,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 139,522 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 139,467 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 122,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 May 2025 122,457 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2024 104,196 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2024 104,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2023 86,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 78,544 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 64,197 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 51,353 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 37,692 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 21,822 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 21,099 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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SG65 PYT is a 2015 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SG65 PYT, 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 SG65 PYT registered?

SG65 PYT is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 September 2015.

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