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WU15 EYW

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,298 mi
Last recorded93,298 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU15 EYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 93,298 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 86,645 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 79,751 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 79,750 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 67,236 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 56,311 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 45,394 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 45,394 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 33,781 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 28,143 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 28,143 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 22,141 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing in treads 205/50/17 93w goodyear

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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WU15 EYW is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU15 EYW, 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 WU15 EYW registered?

WU15 EYW is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is WU15 EYW safe to buy?

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