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WL15 BZM

2015 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,276 mi
Last recorded56,276 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL15 BZM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 56,276 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 56,198 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 52,321 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 52,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2023 45,934 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm left on pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Pass 19 Dec 2022 38,374 miles

Rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Very slight blow on exhaust joint middle to rear

Pass 16 Dec 2021 32,287 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 22,298 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged not down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 17,665 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking/ perishing

Fail 12 Jun 2019 17,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking/ perishing

Pass 11 Jun 2018 14,570 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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WL15 BZM is a 2015 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WL15 BZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL15 BZM registered?

WL15 BZM is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 June 2015.

Is WL15 BZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL15 BZM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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