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LR15 MXP

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,247 mi
Last recorded113,247 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR15 MXP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 113,247 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 113,247 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 100,414 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 100,413 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 87,973 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 76,908 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 71,975 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake Slight Travel

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 63,708 miles

covers + shields fitted

handbrake travel

Pass 10 Nov 2020 56,597 miles

covers & shields fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2020 56,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2019 47,707 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 36,002 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 24,944 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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LR15 MXP is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LR15 MXP, 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 LR15 MXP registered?

LR15 MXP is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 March 2015.

Is LR15 MXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR15 MXP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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