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CU15 XLR

2015 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,358 mi
Last recorded88,358 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU15 XLR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 88,358 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 85,925 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 85,925 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 83,532 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 81,100 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 79,428 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 78,426 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 75,058 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 75,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 72,749 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 64,916 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 64,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 52,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate. (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

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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CU15 XLR is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CU15 XLR, 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 CU15 XLR registered?

CU15 XLR is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 March 2015.

Is CU15 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU15 XLR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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