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SB65 GTU

2015 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,048 mi
Last recorded130,048 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB65 GTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 130,048 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 130,044 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50zr17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 110,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords can't tell how deep (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm out of shape flat spot's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm out of shape flat spot's (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 110,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords can't tell how deep (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm out of shape flat spot's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm out of shape flat spot's (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 73,545 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 70,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm recorded/very close to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 61,175 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 60,875 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 55,570 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 38,102 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 38,102 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 18,571 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2018 18,571 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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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SB65 GTU is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SB65 GTU, 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 SB65 GTU registered?

SB65 GTU is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2015.

Is SB65 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB65 GTU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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