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YY15 VND

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,327 mi
Last recorded116,327 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY15 VND
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 116,327 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all wheels slightly buckled

Fail 23 Jan 2026 116,238 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all wheels slightly buckled

Pass 13 Jan 2025 103,056 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 92,444 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jan 2023 76,875 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 76,875 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 65,210 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 60,865 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 60,865 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 49,161 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 25,563 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 25,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2018 15,232 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 15,224 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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 VND is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VND, 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 VND registered?

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

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