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YP15 AYU

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,681 mi
Last recorded101,681 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP15 AYU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 101,681 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 95,934 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 91,725 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre treads just in MOT pass limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 91,725 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre treads just in MOT pass limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 87,087 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 87,087 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c.v boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 73,144 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 64,801 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 64,799 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 61,225 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 56,091 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 56,091 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Crack on plate (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 41,091 miles

eml on dash

Fail 22 May 2018 41,091 miles

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

eml on dash

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 AYU is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AYU, 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 AYU registered?

YP15 AYU is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 May 2015.

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