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SAM 978

2015 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

10,401 mi
Last recorded10,401 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAM 978
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 10,401 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 8,934 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 7,030 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 7,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 5,497 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 3,907 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 3,899 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 3,892 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 3,861 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 17,977 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 3,822 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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SAM 978 is a 2015 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SAM 978, 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 SAM 978 registered?

SAM 978 is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 May 2015.

Is SAM 978 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAM 978 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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