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YY15 VJK

2015 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,151 mi
Last recorded37,151 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY15 VJK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 37,151 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 May 2025 33,069 miles

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 May 2024 29,475 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 17 Mar 2023 26,228 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 Apr 2022 24,426 miles

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 11 Apr 2022 24,426 miles

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 21,013 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 May 2019 18,621 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 25 May 2018 16,004 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

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 VJK is a 2015 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJK, 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 VJK registered?

YY15 VJK is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 May 2015.

Is YY15 VJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY15 VJK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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