2015 Volvo V40 1.6L Petrol · YY15 BWN
2015 Volvo V40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23/03/2015. Recorded mileage 77,932 miles. MOT valid until 10/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Beverley / Hull
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,932 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 1596cc
YY15 BWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 77,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Volvo V40
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
YY15 BWN Mileage History
- 14/11/202255,426 mi
- 15/11/202255,429 mi+3 mi
- 27/12/202364,001 mi+8,572 mi
- 11/11/202471,593 mi+7,592 mi
- 05/11/202577,932 mi+6,339 mi
Average of roughly 7,561 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY15 BWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Volvo V40 (YY15 BWN) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: VOLVO V40
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- EGR valve and cooler clogging(Moderate)
VEA diesels build soot in the EGR system and begin to hesitate, warn or fail emissions tests if the car mostly does short trips.
- Air conditioning compressor failure(Moderate)
Compressors can seize or stop cooling properly, and in the worst cases the auxiliary belt can be affected too.
- Snapped rear coil springs(Moderate)
The V40 is known for snapping its rear coil springs, often discovered during MOT tests or as a metallic clinking sound over bumps.
- Water ingress around windscreen and scuttle(Moderate)
Poor sealing can let water into the passenger footwell and eventually upset electrical modules or create persistent misting.
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