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VK65 PTO

2015 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

173,955 mi
Last recorded173,955 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK65 PTO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 173,955 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 173,744 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plated at 0.60 test average of 2.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper boost pipe splitting, canvas showing

Pass 24 Feb 2025 154,711 miles

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

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

TPMS light on

Fail 21 Feb 2025 154,696 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

tyre monitoring light on

Fail 18 Dec 2024 151,782 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper boost pipe perishing / splits in pipe

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive MAJOR LEAK ENGINE COVERED IN OIL REQUIRE INVESTIGATION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake long travel

Pass 22 Dec 2023 133,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded but pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers and trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2022 118,419 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 101,215 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

O/S/F tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2021 101,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 96,933 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 96,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 83,199 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 55,759 miles

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

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

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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VK65 PTO is a 2015 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VK65 PTO, 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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VK65 PTO is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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