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VK15 DWN

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,056 mi
Last recorded49,056 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK15 DWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 49,056 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 49,056 miles

Offside Front Seat belt installation load spreading washer(s) missing from anchorage (10.1 (n))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 48,493 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 48,493 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.82 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 42,816 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 42,816 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres worn to inner cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 37,509 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 32,898 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 32,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 30,017 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 30,017 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 23,757 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 23,754 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 15,783 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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VK15 DWN is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VK15 DWN, 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 VK15 DWN registered?

VK15 DWN is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is VK15 DWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK15 DWN shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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