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YY15 NKJ

2015 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,700 mi
Last recorded114,700 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY15 NKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 114,700 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 102,070 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 102,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 87,313 miles

offside and nearside front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel/brake pipes and outer sills

Fail 21 Sep 2023 87,313 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel/brake pipes and outer sills

Pass 28 Sep 2022 74,121 miles

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 28 Sep 2022 74,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge distorted just within legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge just within legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 12 Oct 2021 59,999 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 54,808 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 45,094 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 38,896 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 NKJ is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NKJ, 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 NKJ registered?

YY15 NKJ is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 May 2015.

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