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Y21 DLH

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,685 mi
Last recorded81,685 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 DLH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 81,685 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 72,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 72,603 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 63,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 63,746 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 58,707 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 58,700 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 54,477 miles

Front BOTH TYRES WERAING LOW ON 2MM INNER EDGES WORN

Pass 27 Aug 2020 49,315 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 42,718 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 34,642 miles

Nearside Rear castleated & cracks on tread

Offside Rear castleated & cracks on tread

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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Y21 DLH is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 Y21 DLH, 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 Y21 DLH registered?

Y21 DLH is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 September 2015.

Is Y21 DLH safe to buy?

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