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YP15 PHU

2015 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,310 mi
Last recorded130,310 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 130,310 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 130,302 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 130,286 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 116,032 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2024 101,861 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 86,900 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 73,442 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 61,553 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 57,271 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 49,514 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 49,239 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit READING OF 2.16 TAKEN [PLATE READS 0.55] (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 37,197 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 37,192 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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 PHU 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 PHU, 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 PHU registered?

YP15 PHU is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 May 2015.

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