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YP15 AYV

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,815 mi
Last recorded80,815 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP15 AYV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 80,815 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 May 2026 80,815 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, and stepped heavily on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2025 68,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 55,536 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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 45,062 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 45,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 40,111 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 34,677 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 32,595 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 32,593 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 27,261 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 23,034 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 AYV is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AYV, 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 AYV registered?

YP15 AYV is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 June 2015.

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