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YP15 BVE

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,954 mi
Last recorded119,954 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP15 BVE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 119,954 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 117,424 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

coolant level on minimum

Pass 16 Feb 2024 114,597 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 108,462 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2022 102,844 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 95,907 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 95,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads very close to legal limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 89,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread void at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 89,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread void at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 84,335 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 72,070 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 BVE is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YP15 BVE, 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 YP15 BVE registered?

YP15 BVE is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 April 2015.

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The MOT history for YP15 BVE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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