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YR15 UAT

2015 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,289 mi
Last recorded121,289 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR15 UAT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 121,289 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 121,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 111,731 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 107,351 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 101,195 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 101,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 91,341 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 91,341 miles

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

ns door ajar warning illuminated

Fail 22 Mar 2022 91,339 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet safety catch seized

ns door ajar warning illuminated

Pass 23 Jul 2020 84,784 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 84,784 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 65,378 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 48,353 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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YR15 UAT is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UAT, 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 UAT registered?

YR15 UAT is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2015.

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The MOT history for YR15 UAT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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