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YR15 WLJ

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,930 mi
Last recorded82,930 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR15 WLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2025 82,930 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 77,696 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 71,334 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 63,663 miles

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 54,159 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jun 2020 47,689 miles

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 40,376 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 40,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on edges to 0 mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 33,236 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 WLJ is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YR15 WLJ, 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 WLJ registered?

YR15 WLJ is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 April 2015.

Is YR15 WLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR15 WLJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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