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VFZ 7430

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,277 mi
Last recorded120,277 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFZ 7430
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 120,277 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 116,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm on inner and outer of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2024 110,025 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 108,318 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp inop

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 108,316 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp inop

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 100,848 miles

unable to check rear seats belts dog mat fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2023 100,848 miles

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

unable to check rear seats belts dog mat fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2022 95,403 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 86,986 miles

rear pads low and discs are lipped

Pass 11 Jan 2020 76,060 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 76,060 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 56,261 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2018 38,840 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 38,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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VFZ 7430 is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VFZ 7430, 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 VFZ 7430 registered?

VFZ 7430 is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 January 2015.

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