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SH15 FAO

2015 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,061 mi
Last recorded141,061 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH15 FAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 141,061 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 141,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 130,896 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 130,311 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 99,764 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 99,747 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 70,718 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 52,599 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 52,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 37,467 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 27,787 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 27,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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SH15 FAO is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SH15 FAO, 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 SH15 FAO registered?

SH15 FAO is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2015.

Is SH15 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH15 FAO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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