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SC15 LLK

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,966 mi
Last recorded96,966 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC15 LLK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 96,966 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 91,966 miles

Front Day light running lamp insecure - both sides

Front bumper deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2025 91,961 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central rear view mirror deteriorated

Front Day light running lamp insecure - both sides

Front bumper deteriorated

Nearside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction side door window (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 89,340 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 67,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2021 48,455 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 48,455 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 45,191 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 39,158 miles

Diesel smoke test not detected

Pass 30 Jan 2019 32,769 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 32,759 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 29,328 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 29,327 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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SC15 LLK is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SC15 LLK, 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 SC15 LLK registered?

SC15 LLK is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 June 2015.

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