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YL15 UWM

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,857 mi
Last recorded56,857 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL15 UWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 56,857 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 51,086 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 51,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2024 44,079 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 40,421 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 40,398 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 35,903 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 33,773 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant low

Pass 30 Oct 2019 29,467 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 19,436 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 UWM is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL15 UWM, 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 UWM registered?

YL15 UWM is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 August 2015.

Is YL15 UWM safe to buy?

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