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L30 VLW

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,592 mi
Last recorded120,592 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 VLW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 120,592 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 112,381 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))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 99,139 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 89,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 79,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 79,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 69,638 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 69,638 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 55,193 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 38,725 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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L30 VLW is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L30 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

L30 VLW is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 April 2015.

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