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YX15 YRR

2015 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,741 mi
Last recorded82,741 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX15 YRR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 82,741 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front inner arch missing

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 25 Feb 2026 82,739 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure washer pipes catching on tyre (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front inner arch missing

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

tpms on

Pass 21 Feb 2025 70,753 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch liner missing

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

undertray is missing

Fail 21 Feb 2025 70,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch liner missing

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

undertray is missing

Pass 14 Mar 2024 63,652 miles

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

both front tyres wearing at edges

off side front wheel arch inner lining loose

rear suspension components corroded

tyre pressure light on

Fail 12 Mar 2024 63,629 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing at edges

off side front wheel arch inner lining loose

rear suspension components corroded

tyre pressure light on

Pass 24 Feb 2023 54,803 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 54,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 47,427 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 47,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 39,375 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 39,374 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to canvas (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 34,154 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 24,642 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 24,642 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut by broken spring (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 13,253 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 YRR is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YRR, 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 YRR registered?

YX15 YRR is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 March 2015.

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