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VA15 XEL

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,062 mi
Last recorded76,062 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA15 XEL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 76,062 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 73,864 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front intercooler pipe is slighly leaking

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

coolant is low

Pass 19 Aug 2024 71,370 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim bent inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 66,868 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

T.P.M.S light on not flashing

Pass 23 Aug 2022 61,147 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 61,147 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 56,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim bent inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 56,404 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative T.P.M.S Light on flashing (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim bent inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 51,246 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 44,736 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 44,736 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 35,221 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 35,172 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (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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VA15 XEL is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 VA15 XEL, 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 XEL registered?

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

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