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SP65 YXR

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,508 mi
Last recorded86,508 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP65 YXR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 86,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Oure Outer Brake Pipes Front and Rear. Slight Corrosion. Plus One Front to Rear Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Tank Ventilation System Component (EVAP Canister) Damaged but, has No Signs of Fuel Leak or Risk of Fire

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 69,671 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 69,332 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 50,723 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 47,104 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 42,770 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 42,767 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))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 38,246 miles

All tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Sep 2021 38,241 miles

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

All tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2020 33,905 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 33,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 30,171 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 30,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 24,569 miles

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

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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SP65 YXR is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SP65 YXR, 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 SP65 YXR registered?

SP65 YXR is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 September 2015.

Is SP65 YXR safe to buy?

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