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EX15 XMS

2015 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,314 mi
Last recorded71,314 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX15 XMS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 71,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 67,692 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 57,454 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 57,402 miles

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

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 44,613 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 44,603 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 40,402 miles

brake discs rusted

rear pads low

Pass 15 Mar 2021 37,518 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 36,483 miles

offside rear pads low

both front tyres on limit

Pass 19 Mar 2019 28,205 miles

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 19 Mar 2018 25,034 miles

offside rear door handle sticking

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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EX15 XMS is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EX15 XMS, 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 EX15 XMS registered?

EX15 XMS is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 March 2015.

Is EX15 XMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX15 XMS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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