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YY15 XKZ

2015 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,117 mi
Last recorded96,117 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY15 XKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 96,117 miles

advise pads low front reaer

Pass 9 Jan 2025 91,980 miles

advise disks liped advise screen marked

Pass 10 Jan 2024 88,799 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 84,927 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 84,927 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 72,358 miles

Central Front rear view mirror glass coming loose

Nearside Front DRL slightly insecure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on dash indicating low tyre pressure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 65,446 miles

Brake fluid appears dirty

Nearside DRL lamp loose

TPMS lamp lit indicating pressure irregularity

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

interior rear view mirror glass pulling away from backing

Pass 22 Jul 2020 57,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 46,903 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 46,902 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 37,484 miles

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 XKZ is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XKZ, 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 XKZ registered?

YY15 XKZ is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 June 2015.

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