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YY15 ECN

2015 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,511 mi
Last recorded56,511 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY15 ECN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 56,511 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 56,511 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2025 39,620 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 27,476 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 27,439 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 25,453 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 25,453 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 22,478 miles

Outer sills & underbody covered.

Pass 15 Apr 2021 20,132 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 20,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 14,120 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 10,857 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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YY15 ECN is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,969cc 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 ECN, 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 ECN registered?

YY15 ECN is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 May 2015.

Is YY15 ECN safe to buy?

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