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VN15 VVZ

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,172 mi
Last recorded104,172 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN15 VVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 104,172 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox - possibly driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 101,011 miles

Nearside Rear Inner feathered

Offside Rear Inner feathered

Pass 8 Jul 2024 97,690 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2024 97,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2023 90,904 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly cracking/perishing

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Under trays/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Jun 2022 83,589 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2021 73,726 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2021 73,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2020 65,736 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 65,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 58,478 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 49,790 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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VN15 VVZ is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN15 VVZ, 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 VN15 VVZ registered?

VN15 VVZ is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 June 2015.

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