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YL64 FTY

2015 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,447 mi
Last recorded152,447 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL64 FTY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 152,447 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 152,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 146,604 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 140,214 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 140,214 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2023 134,922 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 134,920 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 134,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.8mm and wearing thin on the inner shoulder(225-50-17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.8mm and wearing thin on the inner shoulder(225-50-17) (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Oct 2022 134,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.8mm and wearing thin on the inner shoulder(225-50-17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.8mm and wearing thin on the inner shoulder(225-50-17) (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Oct 2021 124,732 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 106,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded outer lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush starting to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush starting to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 94,524 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 78,133 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 71,298 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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YL64 FTY is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YL64 FTY, 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 YL64 FTY registered?

YL64 FTY is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 February 2015.

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