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YY15 ZHF

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,138 mi
Last recorded164,138 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY15 ZHF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 164,138 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 163,791 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 148,963 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 148,932 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55+0.05 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 130,379 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 120,502 miles

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

sills covered and full under body

Pass 3 Feb 2022 109,893 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 99,014 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 99,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 92,101 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 92,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 80,369 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 80,369 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 69,785 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 69,675 miles

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

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 ZHF is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZHF, 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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YY15 ZHF is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 July 2015.

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