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WD65 VAV

2015 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,310 mi
Last recorded154,310 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD65 VAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 154,310 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 154,303 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 138,117 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 120,396 miles

nearside rear brake caliper only just met legal requirements

Pass 1 Aug 2022 104,110 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 85,002 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 47,565 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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WD65 VAV is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WD65 VAV, 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 WD65 VAV registered?

WD65 VAV is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2015.

Is WD65 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD65 VAV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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