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YY15 WPW

2015 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,840 mi
Last recorded94,840 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 94,840 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 94,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 84,362 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 84,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 65,057 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 65,029 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 51,484 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 51,323 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 33,853 miles

under trays floor and engine covers fitted obscuring tested items

Pass 8 Dec 2020 30,253 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jun 2019 23,183 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 17,903 miles

Both rear tyres casolated on inner edge

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

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 WPW is a 2015 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WPW, 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 WPW registered?

YY15 WPW is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 June 2015.

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