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2015 VOLVO V401.6L Diesel

K50 BDL

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 85,672 miles recorded, this Black 2015 VOLVO V40 runs on Diesel with a 1560cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT
Expired
Expires 15/07/2026
Tax
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Fuel
Diesel
Year
2015
Engine
1560cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2015 Volvo V40 holds a fully roadworthy status with a stable and uneventful maintenance trajectory, confirmed by the latest MOT test on 16 July 2025 at 85,672 miles which returned a pass with no defects recorded. Each annual examination from August 2021 through July 2025 produced a clean pass. The absence of any advisory across five successive tests signals consistent upkeep rather than deferred repairs. The mileage trace aligns with typical use for an eleven year old hatchback. The tester logged 50,289 miles on 6 August 2021, then 57,432 on 5 August 2022, 66,535 on 18 August 2023, 75,274 on 7 August 2024, and 85,672 on 16 July 2025. Annual increments sit between 7,100 and 10,400 miles, reflecting steady private use with no dormant periods or sudden high accumulation. Previous owners clearly favoured routine mileage and presented the car for test each year without lapse. Given the flawless MOT history, the buyer faces low apparent mechanical risk from recorded faults. The DVSA entries cite no concerns with suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, binding calipers, exhaust emissions or structural corrosion. Such a streak implies the prior keeper addressed consumable wear before each test or the vehicle simply aged without fault. In person, the purchaser should still scrutinise age related items that MOT sheets omit. Check tyre tread depth and sidewall condition, assess wiper blade flexibility, and confirm brake pad thickness. Inspect underneath for hidden rust on sills and subframes despite the clean record. A pre purchase inspection remains sensible to validate the silent history.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

63
/ 100 · Average
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 12 Jul 2026, 02:00
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2015 Volvo V40 holds a fully roadworthy status with a stable and uneventful maintenance trajectory, confirmed by the latest MOT test on 16 July 2025 at 85,672 miles which returned a pass with no defects recorded. Each annual examination from August 2021 through July 2025 produced a clean pass. The absence of any advisory across five successive tests signals consistent upkeep rather than deferred repairs. The mileage trace aligns with typical use for an eleven year old hatchback. The tester logged 50,289 miles on 6 August 2021, then 57,432 on 5 August 2022, 66,535 on 18 August 2023, 75,274 on 7 August 2024, and 85,672 on 16 July 2025. Annual increments sit between 7,100 and 10,400 miles, reflecting steady private use with no dormant periods or sudden high accumulation. Previous owners clearly favoured routine mileage and presented the car for test each year without lapse. Given the flawless MOT history, the buyer faces low apparent mechanical risk from recorded faults. The DVSA entries cite no concerns with suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, binding calipers, exhaust emissions or structural corrosion. Such a streak implies the prior keeper addressed consumable wear before each test or the vehicle simply aged without fault. In person, the purchaser should still scrutinise age related items that MOT sheets omit. Check tyre tread depth and sidewall condition, assess wiper blade flexibility, and confirm brake pad thickness. Inspect underneath for hidden rust on sills and subframes despite the clean record. A pre purchase inspection remains sensible to validate the silent history.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2015 Volvo V40 (K50 BDL), we found 5 MOT results in the period of August 2021 to July 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this Volvo has a 100% success rate (5 passes and 0 fails). The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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