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SK15 YMC

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,295 mi
Last recorded85,295 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK15 YMC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 85,295 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake caliper retaining clip missing

Pass 5 Dec 2024 79,776 miles

Offside Front Upper strut mount worn slightly

Offside Rear Outer Additional braking device mounting insecure caliper clip (1.1.19 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 79,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper strut mount worn slightly

Offside Rear Outer Additional braking device mounting insecure caliper clip (1.1.19 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 73,159 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edge. Advise tracking. 225/50R17 94V. Michelin. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads 90% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 73,093 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Spring snapped at bottom. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edge. Advise tracking. 225/50R17 94V. Michelin. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads 90% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 68,319 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 65,598 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 65,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 61,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm sized 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 61,962 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light on dash (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm sized 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 58,760 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 54,955 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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SK15 YMC is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK15 YMC, 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 SK15 YMC registered?

SK15 YMC is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 July 2015.

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