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AU15 LWE

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,919 mi
Last recorded87,919 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU15 LWE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 87,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 85,749 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 85,749 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 80,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have some score marks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 76,414 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 72,300 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 68,963 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 65,952 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 65,952 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut To Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Stone Cuts No Cords Showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 55,457 miles

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 42,576 miles

Front and rear brake pads worn low

Rear tyres worn to 3mm and appear to be slightly mis-shapen

Fail 13 Mar 2018 42,555 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front and rear brake pads worn low

Rear tyres worn to 3mm and appear to be slightly mis-shapen

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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AU15 LWE is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU15 LWE, 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 AU15 LWE registered?

AU15 LWE is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 March 2015.

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