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SA15 RXB

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,262 mi
Last recorded110,262 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA15 RXB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 110,262 miles

Exhaust heat shield could be better secured at fuel tank

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 110,262 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield could be better secured at fuel tank

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2025 109,232 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 109,232 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 98,855 miles

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 15 Nov 2023 87,526 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 87,525 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 77,515 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres scrubbed on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 77,515 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres scrubbed on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 67,052 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 64,227 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 60,793 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Nov 2018 54,125 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 48,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SA15 RXB is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SA15 RXB, 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 SA15 RXB registered?

SA15 RXB is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 April 2015.

Is SA15 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA15 RXB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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