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SL15 BKY

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,683 mi
Last recorded92,683 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL15 BKY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 92,683 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 92,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 82,805 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 74,526 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 63,506 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 63,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 55,128 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 51,185 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 51,184 miles

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 47,290 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 47,290 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front TYRE HEAVY INNER EDGE WEAR

Pass 8 Oct 2019 42,592 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has been repaired and on 2mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 42,590 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has been repaired and on 2mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 37,604 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 28,807 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 28,807 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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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SL15 BKY is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SL15 BKY, 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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SL15 BKY is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 March 2015.

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