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YR15 MVK

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,650 mi
Last recorded127,650 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR15 MVK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 127,650 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 121,446 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 115,014 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 115,012 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 107,448 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 107,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

off side front tyre wearing oddly

Pass 25 Mar 2020 96,798 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 96,795 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 79,814 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 58,220 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside slight wear/lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YR15 MVK is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YR15 MVK, 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 YR15 MVK registered?

YR15 MVK is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 April 2015.

Is YR15 MVK safe to buy?

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