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VA15 JLU

2015 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,822 mi
Last recorded68,822 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA15 JLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 68,822 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 64,710 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 59,279 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 59,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 52,976 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 47,320 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 41,210 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four brake disc(NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR&OSR tyre cracking - perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 29,239 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 29,156 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 17,953 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 15,266 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tyre sidewall has several cuts in the sidewall ()

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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VA15 JLU is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA15 JLU, 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 VA15 JLU registered?

VA15 JLU is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 June 2015.

Is VA15 JLU safe to buy?

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