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CW08 LOW

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,310 mi
Last recorded98,310 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW08 LOW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 98,310 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 May 2025 81,660 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 64,621 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 48,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 42,701 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 42,699 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 66,395 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 66,393 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 58,769 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 54,254 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 54,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 47,568 miles

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2018 23,327 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 23,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CW08 LOW is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CW08 LOW, 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 CW08 LOW registered?

CW08 LOW is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 January 2015.

Is CW08 LOW safe to buy?

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