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YY15 GBO

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,483 mi
Last recorded91,483 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY15 GBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 91,483 miles

dampness around o/s/r fuel filler pipe. bubbling corrosion under plastic on o/s/r long brake pipe just before flexy hose under wheel arch.

o/s/f hydraulic boot stay missing. n/s/f wiper split. signs of oil base of engine. slight separation n/s/r trailing arm bush.

Fail 26 Jan 2026 91,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint retaining bolt nut missing (5.3.6 (b))

dampness around o/s/r fuel filler pipe. bubbling corrosion under plastic on o/s/r long brake pipe just before flexy hose under wheel arch.

o/s/f hydraulic boot stay missing. n/s/f wiper split. signs of oil base of engine. slight separation n/s/r trailing arm bush.

Pass 4 Feb 2025 70,220 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 54,037 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 49,298 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 48,640 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 48,640 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 44,533 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))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 44,532 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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 5 Jul 2019 38,296 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 38,296 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear osr nsr (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 29,394 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 29,393 miles

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

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

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 GBO is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GBO, 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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YY15 GBO is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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