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2015 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · KN64 AEA

KN64 AEA

2015 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 2015. Recorded mileage 72,677 miles. MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026.

Make & Model
VOLVO V40
Year / Origin
2015 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29 Dec 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
72,677 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29 Dec 2026
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2015
Engine
1560cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This Volvo V40 presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean bill of health in its most recent inspection. The vehicle passed its last MOT on 30 December 2025 at 72,677 miles with no defects recorded. While the record shows two instances of failing the initial test before passing the following day, specifically on 29 December 2025 and 14 December 2023, the lack of detailed defect descriptions suggests these were minor administrative or quick-fix issues rather than systemic mechanical failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for an eleven year old vehicle. It covered 9,847 miles between December 2023 and December 2024, and a further 9,546 miles by the end of 2025. This steady accumulation indicates the car has been in regular use rather than sitting idle, which generally helps maintain the health of seals, gaskets, and the battery. The absence of any advisories across the last three years of testing is unusual for a vehicle of this age. No mentions of corrosion, worn suspension bushes, or thinning brake discs appear in the history. This suggests a high standard of preventative maintenance or a very light duty cycle. A buyer should still conduct a physical inspection of the underbody for surface rust and check the condition of the tyres and brake pads. Since the MOT record is exceptionally clean, verifying the service history for oil changes and timing belt intervals is the most critical step to ensure the mechanical integrity matches the official test data.

KN64 AEA Key Findings

  • 12 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2025
  • 72,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
73
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Known faults for Volvo V40

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KN64 AEA Mileage History

  1. 20/06/201820,023 mi
  2. 13/06/201924,258 mi+4,235 mi
  3. 29/12/202031,537 mi+7,279 mi
  4. 29/12/202031,537 mi
  5. 21/12/202137,985 mi+6,448 mi
  6. 29/12/202243,798 mi+5,813 mi
  7. 30/12/202243,805 mi+7 mi
  8. 14/12/202352,842 mi+9,037 mi
  9. 15/12/202352,848 mi+6 mi
  10. 19/12/202463,131 mi+10,283 mi
  11. 29/12/202572,671 mi+9,540 mi
  12. 30/12/202572,677 mi+6 mi

Average of roughly 6,993 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

KN64 AEA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Oct 2026, 09:09
MOT Analysis

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12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Volvo V40 (KN64 AEA) between June 2018 and December 2025.

The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 30 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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