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YS15 SFO

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,910 mi
Last recorded92,910 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS15 SFO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 92,910 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 92,910 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 87,674 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 79,861 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 71,603 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 71,603 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 65,661 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 58,657 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 22 Nov 2019 50,198 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 15 Nov 2019 49,961 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 21 Nov 2018 38,992 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 36,021 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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YS15 SFO is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS15 SFO, 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 SFO registered?

YS15 SFO is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 June 2015.

Is YS15 SFO safe to buy?

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