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VA15 JMU

2015 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

87,306 mi
Last recorded87,306 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA15 JMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 87,306 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass not clean (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 87,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen nearside and offside, centre jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass not clean (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 84,164 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 79,071 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 79,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 74,228 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 74,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 64,669 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2022 64,662 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light lit on the dash (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged under car front to rear has been damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light lit on the dash (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2021 54,313 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2021 54,313 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 May 2020 46,204 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 46,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light lit on the dash (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 39,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light damage on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault light lit on the dash (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 29,815 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 1 May 2018 29,804 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not directed to o/s of window goes over the roof (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault light is lit on the dash (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall is split and pressure is low (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre in poor condition (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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 JMU is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VA15 JMU, 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 JMU registered?

VA15 JMU is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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