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J2 SBJ

2015 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,797 mi
Last recorded78,797 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 SBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 78,797 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 78,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun visor will not stow properly (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 65,352 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 65,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2023 53,685 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 39,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm. Wearing on both inner and outer edges. Size 225/45 R17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 39,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm. Wearing on both inner and outer edges. Size 225/45 R17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm. Wearing on both inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 29,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads appear low more detailed inspection needed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 29,110 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads appear low more detailed inspection needed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 24,453 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 24,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 19,009 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 12,074 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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J2 SBJ is a 2015 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc petrol 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 J2 SBJ, 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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J2 SBJ is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 November 2015.

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