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DG15 ERS

2015 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,237 mi
Last recorded88,237 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG15 ERS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 88,237 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 84,050 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 74,950 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 65,606 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 56,444 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 49,433 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 49,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 33,099 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 21,486 miles

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside 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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DG15 ERS is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 DG15 ERS, 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

How do I check the history of DG15 ERS?

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What year was DG15 ERS registered?

DG15 ERS is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 July 2015.

Is DG15 ERS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG15 ERS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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