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WA15 YPF

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,351 mi
Last recorded134,351 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA15 YPF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 134,351 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 134,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Aug 2024 132,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Aug 2023 131,017 miles

Engine cover and under try's fitted

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

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

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

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 130,178 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 123,121 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 118,675 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 118,675 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 112,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 103,607 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 93,347 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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WA15 YPF is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc 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 WA15 YPF, 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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WA15 YPF is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 March 2015.

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