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GJ15 SXY

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,212 mi
Last recorded103,212 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ15 SXY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 103,212 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

high level brake light inop

rear tyres starting to feather inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2026 102,338 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault LIGHT ON DASH. (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault LIGHT ON DASH. (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour ADVISE CAR DOESN'T REV UP PROPERLY ? (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure OSF DOOR MIRROR INSECURE. (3.3 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative LIGHT FLASHING ON DASH. (5.2.3 (h))

Central Rear Upper CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON BOTH EDGES,REPLACE SOON.(225-50X17W) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES,SUSPECT TRACKING. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 89,108 miles

Central Rear Upper CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 89,108 miles

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

Central Rear Upper CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 75,870 miles

Central Rear Upper CENTRE BRAKE DAMAGED & NOT WORKING .

Fail 13 Aug 2024 75,833 miles

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

Central Rear Upper CENTRE BRAKE DAMAGED & NOT WORKING .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF PUNCTURED & IS WORN LOW ON BOTH EDGES,REPLACE A.S.A.P. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE VERY LOW ON INNER SHOULDER & SHOULD BE REPLACED A.S.A.P.(225-50X17W) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 63,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 51,945 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 40,058 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 28,190 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 27,167 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 27,167 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

tpms indicating that one or more of the tyre pressures is low.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 18,448 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 13,251 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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GJ15 SXY is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black 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 GJ15 SXY, 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 GJ15 SXY registered?

GJ15 SXY is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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