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YY15 NSF

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,685 mi
Last recorded97,685 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY15 NSF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 97,685 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 82,566 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 82,243 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 67,228 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 66,392 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 50,531 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 44,037 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 32,499 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres badly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front slight noise on operating steerin possible strut top /suspension component .

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 31,129 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass taped in place (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2020 28,480 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass taped to mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 28,478 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also sidewall very badly perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass taped to mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear sidewall very badly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Apr 2019 19,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Apr 2018 9,701 miles

N/S/F tyre cut but not showing cords

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 NSF is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NSF, 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 NSF registered?

YY15 NSF is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 April 2015.

Is YY15 NSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY15 NSF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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