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SK15 YWH

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,278 mi
Last recorded148,278 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK15 YWH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 148,278 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 148,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached Front bolt on lower arm loose, causing excessive play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2024 129,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted unable to view some areas

Pass 9 Nov 2023 112,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 112,389 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 101,481 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 88,663 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside + nearside front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 88,662 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside + nearside front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 76,010 miles

FRONT TYRES TREAD WORN LOW

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2020 76,010 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken OFFSIDE FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FRONT TYRES TREAD WORN LOW

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2019 63,133 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 57,166 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 YWH is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 YWH, 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 YWH registered?

SK15 YWH is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 April 2015.

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