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L30 EJL

2015 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,646 mi
Last recorded64,646 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 EJL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 64,646 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 64,646 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 64,563 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 59,964 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 56,373 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 53,073 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 49,158 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 44,496 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 42,748 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 35,831 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 35,821 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 29,729 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Plastic under trays fitted

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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L30 EJL is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel 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 L30 EJL, 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 L30 EJL registered?

L30 EJL is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 March 2015.

Is L30 EJL safe to buy?

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