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YY15 BWJ

2015 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,414 mi
Last recorded89,414 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY15 BWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 89,414 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2026 89,197 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 79,672 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 75,276 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 66,921 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 59,847 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 57,341 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 55,324 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 45,687 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 45,687 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 34,647 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 34,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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YY15 BWJ is a 2015 Volvo V40 in White 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 YY15 BWJ, 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 YY15 BWJ registered?

YY15 BWJ is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 April 2015.

Is YY15 BWJ safe to buy?

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