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WJ15 EFT

2015 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,886 mi
Last recorded94,886 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ15 EFT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 94,886 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 90,996 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 90,993 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tires are worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 85,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 85,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 80,181 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 74,190 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Fail 14 Feb 2022 74,189 miles

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up bearing rough. tested on road.confirmed noisy when driving (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed large cut with cords showing.middle outer band (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers starting to smear

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm on outer band/ edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 68,094 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 68,090 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 59,055 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 42,700 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 27,425 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 27,422 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WJ15 EFT is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WJ15 EFT, 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 WJ15 EFT registered?

WJ15 EFT is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 March 2015.

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The MOT history for WJ15 EFT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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