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YM15 VRN

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,600 mi
Last recorded122,600 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM15 VRN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 122,600 miles

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

front tyres worn low on inside edges

Pass 29 May 2025 113,266 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 113,266 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 103,154 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 96,526 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 88,033 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 80,653 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 71,081 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))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 65,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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YM15 VRN is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YM15 VRN, 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 YM15 VRN registered?

YM15 VRN is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 July 2015.

Is YM15 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM15 VRN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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