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LP15 SWO

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

159,102 mi
Last recorded159,102 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP15 SWO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 159,102 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 143,715 miles

Front 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))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2023 127,070 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 127,057 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 98,869 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 95,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front number cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2020 77,691 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 59,410 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 38,264 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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LP15 SWO is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LP15 SWO, 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 LP15 SWO registered?

LP15 SWO is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 June 2015.

Is LP15 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP15 SWO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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