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YY65 BUE

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,971 mi
Last recorded95,971 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY65 BUE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 95,971 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 95,788 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 89,981 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 89,981 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 9 Nov 2022 85,061 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 84,841 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion front discs inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 84,838 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion front discs inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 76,071 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 68,562 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 55,697 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 42,601 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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YY65 BUE is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YY65 BUE, 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 YY65 BUE registered?

YY65 BUE is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 September 2015.

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