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GM15 ARO

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,672 mi
Last recorded132,672 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM15 ARO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 132,672 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Aug 2025 122,312 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 112,040 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged corner slightly lifted (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 112,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged corner slightly lifted (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 97,767 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 97,767 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 84,521 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 84,521 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 69,026 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 57,808 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 44,642 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 31,922 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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GM15 ARO is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GM15 ARO, 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 GM15 ARO registered?

GM15 ARO is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 August 2015.

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