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YP15 AYC

2015 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,682 mi
Last recorded91,682 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP15 AYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 91,682 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 31 Jul 2025 85,708 miles

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

Offside Front STRUT SLIGHT KNOCK

Fail 17 Jul 2025 85,432 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front STRUT SLIGHT KNOCK

Pass 31 Jul 2024 79,968 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 31 Jul 2024 79,967 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 31 Jul 2023 75,232 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 75,232 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 69,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 69,972 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 63,950 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test int mirror

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

T.P.M.S LIGHT ON

Pass 16 Jul 2020 57,739 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 38,387 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 28,325 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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YP15 AYC is a 2015 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc 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 YP15 AYC, 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 YP15 AYC registered?

YP15 AYC is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 April 2015.

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