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GU15 FHW

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,909 mi
Last recorded70,909 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU15 FHW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 70,909 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 70,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2025 60,687 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 58,038 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 55,117 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 51,736 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 48,572 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 44,281 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 37,215 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 30,413 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve starting to perish

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to lift on inner edge

Offside Front tyre valve starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to lift on inner edge

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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GU15 FHW is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GU15 FHW, 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 GU15 FHW registered?

GU15 FHW is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 March 2015.

Is GU15 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU15 FHW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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