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YS15 ZYZ

2015 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,128 mi
Last recorded85,128 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS15 ZYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 85,128 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 75,307 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 75,222 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 65,393 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 60,421 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 60,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 60,348 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 60,345 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 53,573 miles

Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jan 2021 45,880 miles

Under guards fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2021 45,880 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps have been over painted and do not illuminate. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Under guards fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2020 42,875 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 35,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 25,560 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 ZYZ is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZYZ, 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 ZYZ registered?

YS15 ZYZ is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 June 2015.

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