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LR15 SYH

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,740 mi
Last recorded92,740 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 92,740 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 92,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 86,437 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 86,437 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 77,498 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 77,498 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 69,020 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside inner edges worn bold (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 69,020 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside inner edges worn bold (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 60,892 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 53,477 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 48,984 miles

Offside Rear slight perishing in tyre treads

Pass 8 Feb 2019 35,862 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 35,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 21,524 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 SYH is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SYH, 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 LR15 SYH registered?

LR15 SYH is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 March 2015.

Is LR15 SYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR15 SYH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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