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GH15 ADO

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,428 mi
Last recorded110,428 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH15 ADO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 110,428 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 110,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 102,451 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 95,946 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 95,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 88,534 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 88,534 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 80,061 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 74,290 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 68,171 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 60,997 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 60,997 miles

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

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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GH15 ADO is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GH15 ADO, 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 GH15 ADO registered?

GH15 ADO is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 August 2015.

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