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YL15 EYB

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,618 mi
Last recorded92,618 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL15 EYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 92,618 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 92,616 miles

Obligatory mirror missing internal (3.3 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 84,659 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 81,164 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

sill and floor covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2022 73,714 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))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2022 65,857 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 65,857 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 56,691 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2021 56,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2020 48,074 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2020 48,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 19,739 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 18,443 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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YL15 EYB is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YL15 EYB, 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 YL15 EYB registered?

YL15 EYB is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 August 2015.

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The MOT history for YL15 EYB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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