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W79 JAE

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,508 mi
Last recorded101,508 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 JAE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 101,508 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 83,607 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 67,235 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))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 50,315 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 50,315 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 47,653 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 47,649 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 40,238 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 40,233 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 33,776 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 25,868 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 18,866 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 17,506 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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W79 JAE is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W79 JAE, 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 W79 JAE registered?

W79 JAE is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 May 2015.

Is W79 JAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W79 JAE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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