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AW03 ALF

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,734 mi
Last recorded163,734 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 ALF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 163,734 miles

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

corroded exhaust

Fail 9 Jun 2026 163,734 miles

Headlamp aim too high both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

corroded exhaust

Pass 25 Jun 2025 153,268 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 143,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 128,126 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 105,181 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 84,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 72,108 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 72,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 50,078 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 25,964 miles

Advise windscreen cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 25,964 miles

Advise windscreen cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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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AW03 ALF is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 AW03 ALF, 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 AW03 ALF registered?

AW03 ALF is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 January 2015.

Is AW03 ALF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW03 ALF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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