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WA15 YPM

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,400 mi
Last recorded58,400 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA15 YPM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 58,400 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2025 51,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge completely bald on inner edge on on 2.8mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge completely bald on inner edge on on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 44,150 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 37,616 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 31,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel filler neck damp

Fail 28 Feb 2022 31,203 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel filler neck damp

Pass 5 Mar 2021 25,670 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 25,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 23,040 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Feb 2020 23,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2019 17,858 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 12,550 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 12,538 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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 YPM is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WA15 YPM, 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 WA15 YPM registered?

WA15 YPM is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 March 2015.

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