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V400 REA

2015 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,033 mi
Last recorded94,033 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV400 REA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 94,033 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 81,106 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 77,721 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 77,721 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2023 72,534 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 72,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 62,609 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 62,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear pads low

Pass 19 Jan 2021 52,539 miles

nearside front tyre showing wear on edges

offside front tyre showing slight wear on inside edge

Pass 30 Jan 2020 45,762 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 45,533 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

offside rear door cant be opened from inside

Pass 30 Jan 2019 37,762 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 29,442 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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V400 REA is a 2015 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V400 REA, 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 V400 REA registered?

V400 REA is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 January 2015.

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