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DG15 HKW

2015 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,023 mi
Last recorded98,023 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG15 HKW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 98,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 88,625 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 84,539 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 74,354 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 74,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2022 62,000 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 50,520 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 50,516 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 48,251 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner shoulder both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 48,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner shoulder both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 39,793 miles

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

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

oil leak under vehicle

Fail 20 Mar 2020 39,793 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

oil leak under vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2019 32,098 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 25,933 miles

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 HKW is a 2015 Volvo V40 in White 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 DG15 HKW, 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 DG15 HKW registered?

DG15 HKW is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 March 2015.

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