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YS15 MLJ

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,223 mi
Last recorded72,223 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS15 MLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 72,223 miles

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

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

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

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Pass 4 Apr 2025 63,552 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 57,156 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 51,271 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 51,280 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2022 46,052 miles

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

Rear Both rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 5 Apr 2021 43,339 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 43,103 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 25,940 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 19,743 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner 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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YS15 MLJ is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YS15 MLJ, 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 YS15 MLJ registered?

YS15 MLJ is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 June 2015.

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