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YY15 VNF

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

195,781 mi
Last recorded195,781 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY15 VNF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 195,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 187,197 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 187,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 168,370 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre just under 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 168,368 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre just under 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2022 152,763 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 152,763 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 11 Jun 2021 145,404 miles

Engine cover

Pass 23 Jul 2020 141,080 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 141,080 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 135,792 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 135,786 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 125,568 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 VNF is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VNF, 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 VNF registered?

YY15 VNF is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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