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SE15 VCU

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,447 mi
Last recorded122,447 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE15 VCU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 122,447 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 100,288 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 79,736 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 60,114 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2021 60,114 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 54,726 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 54,721 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 48,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin roughly 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm and outer edge wearing bold (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 on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 12 Jun 2018 35,869 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - almost on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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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SE15 VCU is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SE15 VCU, 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 SE15 VCU registered?

SE15 VCU is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is SE15 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE15 VCU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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