CarVerify

Free Car Check

VK15 XOY

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,110 mi
Last recorded93,110 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK15 XOY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 93,110 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 88,423 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 88,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 80,876 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 80,242 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 80,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 73,992 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 73,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 60,979 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 60,978 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 51,447 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 44,252 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 44,251 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 30,764 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 30,764 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 21,238 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VK15 XOY is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VK15 XOY?

You can check the full history of VK15 XOY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VK15 XOY registered?

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

Is VK15 XOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK15 XOY shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK15 XOY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VK15 XOY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.