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YY15 OER

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,501 mi
Last recorded121,501 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 121,501 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 121,501 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 114,434 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 114,434 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 106,161 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 106,161 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 99,865 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 91,620 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 77,333 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 68,100 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 53,735 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 38,487 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 OER is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 OER, 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 OER registered?

YY15 OER is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 April 2015.

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