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WJZ 9005

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,734 mi
Last recorded112,734 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJZ 9005
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 112,734 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2025 112,617 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

exhaust shield insecure

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2024 108,184 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 108,184 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 102,112 miles

corrosion on nearside front and both rear coil springs

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

minor oil leak

nearside front outer cv boot perished

nearside rear lamp damaged and repaired by tape

scratch mark on windscreen

Fail 16 Mar 2023 102,112 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion on nearside front and both rear coil springs

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

minor oil leak

nearside front outer cv boot perished

nearside rear lamp damaged and repaired by tape

scratch mark on windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2022 95,830 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 95,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 91,372 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 82,960 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 82,960 miles

Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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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WJZ 9005 is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WJZ 9005, 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 WJZ 9005 registered?

WJZ 9005 is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 February 2015.

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