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P9 SBL

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,144 mi
Last recorded155,144 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 SBL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 155,144 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 137,987 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 95,480 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 69,424 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 62,239 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 55,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim on limit

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 22 Jul 2019 49,009 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 48,882 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 40,925 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 40,925 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 28,880 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 28,877 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 22,613 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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P9 SBL is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 P9 SBL, 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 P9 SBL registered?

P9 SBL is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 July 2015.

Is P9 SBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P9 SBL 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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