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CH56 DRH

2015 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,207 mi
Last recorded115,207 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH56 DRH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 115,207 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 108,616 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2025 108,616 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2024 101,614 miles

Both rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Front number plate damaged

Nearside front tyre worn to 2.0mm

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

Offside front tyre worn to 1.6mm

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2023 92,022 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 80,889 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 68,287 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 61,183 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 61,183 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 52,621 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 40,130 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall

both front wipers smearing

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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CH56 DRH is a 2015 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc 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 CH56 DRH, 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 CH56 DRH registered?

CH56 DRH is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 July 2015.

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