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AP15 SWN

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,647 mi
Last recorded143,647 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP15 SWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 143,647 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 126,343 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 109,851 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 109,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Detached. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2023 96,121 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 81,045 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 81,045 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 67,734 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 56,015 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 33,377 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 25,274 miles

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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AP15 SWN is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP15 SWN, 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 AP15 SWN registered?

AP15 SWN is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 July 2015.

Is AP15 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP15 SWN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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