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XX53 DVB

2015 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,227 mi
Last recorded50,227 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX53 DVB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 50,227 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 48,122 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 48,112 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 46,081 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 42,676 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 39,410 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 36,051 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 36,051 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 33,436 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 18,646 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 21,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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XX53 DVB is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XX53 DVB, 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 XX53 DVB registered?

XX53 DVB is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 January 2015.

Is XX53 DVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for XX53 DVB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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