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SG15 VGY

2015 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,047 mi
Last recorded112,047 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG15 VGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 112,047 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 112,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 102,384 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 102,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low manual adjuster on head lamp inop (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below limits and badly worn on inner edge 225/40 18w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly worn on inner edge low in treads and cut on inner edge 225/40 18w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2024 92,602 miles

Both sides front tyres worn edges

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 50% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative missaligned (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape Strong Advise 225/40 r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 81,388 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear discs slightly lipped pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust joint and rear bracket corroded

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 75,961 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 68,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 68,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 62,359 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 49,572 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 36,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SG15 VGY is a 2015 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SG15 VGY, 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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SG15 VGY is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 March 2015.

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