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YX15 XSR

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

138,252 mi
Last recorded138,252 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX15 XSR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 138,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 138,234 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components coil spring fouling the chassis (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components coil spring fouling the chassis (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 129,630 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 129,630 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure spring incorrectly fitted hitting the chassis (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 119,705 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 119,705 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 109,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 109,599 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 12 Aug 2022 102,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 102,633 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 91,416 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))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 81,454 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 81,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 68,043 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 27 Feb 2019 68,043 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 49,934 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 14 Feb 2018 49,934 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

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 XSR is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 XSR, 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 XSR registered?

YX15 XSR is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 March 2015.

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