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FX15 LHU

2015 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,781 mi
Last recorded108,781 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX15 LHU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 108,781 miles

under covers fitted / slight perishing on rear trailing arm bushes / slight corrosion on o/s/r spring

Fail 27 Feb 2026 108,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under covers fitted / slight perishing on rear trailing arm bushes / slight corrosion on o/s/r spring

Pass 22 Feb 2025 104,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Fail 22 Feb 2025 104,061 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Pass 1 Mar 2024 97,191 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 91,417 miles

engine x under cover fitted / slight corrosion on o/s/r spring

Fail 24 Feb 2023 91,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

engine x under cover fitted / slight corrosion on o/s/r spring

Pass 26 Feb 2022 80,692 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 73,220 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 73,219 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 67,236 miles

Nearside Front tyre low inner edge.

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

wipers smearing.

Pass 22 Feb 2019 53,266 miles

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

Front both tyres worn on shoulders

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 41,896 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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FX15 LHU is a 2015 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FX15 LHU, 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 FX15 LHU registered?

FX15 LHU is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 March 2015.

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