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SH15 LDZ

2015 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,140 mi
Last recorded104,140 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 104,140 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2025 97,011 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 89,424 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 89,424 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 80,087 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 70,802 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 66,026 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 62,361 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 62,361 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 47,726 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 34,381 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 25,613 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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SH15 LDZ 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LDZ, 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 SH15 LDZ registered?

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

Is SH15 LDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH15 LDZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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