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SF15 TYS

2015 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,768 mi
Last recorded67,768 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF15 TYS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 67,768 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 67,732 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 64,198 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 64,191 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone holder and items hanging from interior mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 60,342 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 60,342 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 54,429 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2022 54,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2021 46,606 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 42,775 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 42,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2019 37,268 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 33,910 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 31,544 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 29,565 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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SF15 TYS is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF15 TYS, 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 SF15 TYS registered?

SF15 TYS is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 March 2015.

Is SF15 TYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF15 TYS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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