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DM56 SGM

2015 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,396 mi
Last recorded45,396 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM56 SGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2025 45,396 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 41,732 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 38,063 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 34,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2021 30,764 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2020 28,099 miles

Front Unable to view inner pads properly due to caliper

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 25,254 miles

covers fitted restricting inspection of vehicle

Pass 28 Dec 2018 22,332 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 19,310 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edges close to cords

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted restricting inspection of vehicle

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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DM56 SGM is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DM56 SGM, 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

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What year was DM56 SGM registered?

DM56 SGM is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 January 2015.

Is DM56 SGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM56 SGM shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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