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YX15 VKC

2015 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,896 mi
Last recorded175,896 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX15 VKC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 175,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 30 Sep 2024 153,017 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 2 Oct 2023 132,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 132,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 111,582 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 81,872 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 10 Sep 2021 81,849 miles

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

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 31 Mar 2020 69,070 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 21 Mar 2019 59,741 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 21 Mar 2019 59,741 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 13 Feb 2018 50,305 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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YX15 VKC is a 2015 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YX15 VKC, 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 YX15 VKC registered?

YX15 VKC is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 March 2015.

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