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VD12 VJC

2015 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,228 mi
Last recorded76,228 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVD12 VJC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 76,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 76,228 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 56,704 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 52,509 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 52,409 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear seat folded at time of test.

Pass 20 Dec 2022 46,744 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 46,605 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 39,711 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise vehicle pased the emissions test no print out

Fail 8 Dec 2021 39,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise vehicle pased the emissions test no print out

Pass 18 Feb 2021 34,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.96mm 205/50/17 advise rp (5.2.3 (e))

advise rear brake pads low

advise tracking

Fail 18 Feb 2021 34,038 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.96mm 205/50/17 advise rp (5.2.3 (e))

advise rear brake pads low

advise tracking

Pass 29 Jan 2020 26,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

advise font brake pads 4mm

advise vehicle passed the emissions test no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 19 Feb 2019 19,395 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 11,094 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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VD12 VJC is a 2015 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 VD12 VJC, 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 VD12 VJC registered?

VD12 VJC is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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