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WA05 COL

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,174 mi
Last recorded96,174 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 COL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 96,174 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 88,024 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 88,022 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 82,142 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 74,125 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 74,125 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 68,994 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 58,866 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 45,769 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 31,359 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 20,867 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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WA05 COL is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WA05 COL, 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 WA05 COL registered?

WA05 COL is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 April 2015.

Is WA05 COL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA05 COL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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