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WL15 GWF

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,670 mi
Last recorded81,670 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL15 GWF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2026 81,670 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 81,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

osr door trim loose

Pass 13 Dec 2024 72,868 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 72,868 miles

Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 66,499 miles

park brake travel high

Fail 9 Jan 2024 66,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 225 45 17 t.p.m.light on (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

park brake travel high

Pass 28 Dec 2022 58,560 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 51,268 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 51,268 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 51,133 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 45,119 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 44,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 38,656 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 21,442 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 GWF is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GWF, 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 WL15 GWF registered?

WL15 GWF is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 July 2015.

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