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YY65 RVC

2015 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,927 mi
Last recorded71,927 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY65 RVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 71,927 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 71,725 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 64,578 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023
Pass 29 Oct 2022 48,039 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 47,952 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 37,622 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 32,000 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Fail 11 May 2020 32,000 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero deck blades fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

nearside front windscreen wiper poor

Pass 4 Apr 2019 22,724 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 21,328 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 21,328 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 RVC is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc 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 YY65 RVC, 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 RVC registered?

YY65 RVC is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 November 2015.

Is YY65 RVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY65 RVC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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