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YY65 FGU

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,592 mi
Last recorded84,592 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY65 FGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 84,592 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 84,592 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 183,919 miles

Fuel filter damp

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 171,467 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 171,467 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 156,021 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 156,021 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 138,924 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 123,984 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 123,984 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 110,534 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 110,534 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 95,167 miles

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

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 FGU is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 YY65 FGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY65 FGU registered?

YY65 FGU is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 November 2015.

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