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SH15 LFM

2015 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,612 mi
Last recorded83,612 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 83,612 miles

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

under tray and fixings in poor condition

Fail 21 Feb 2025 83,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

under tray and fixings in poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2024 75,085 miles

((0.55))...P3...205/50/17 x 4..

Fail 5 Mar 2024 75,083 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

((0.55))...P3...205/50/17 x 4..

Pass 7 Mar 2023 63,396 miles

......P3,,,((0.55)).....205/50/17 x 4,,,YELLOW TPS DASH..

Fail 7 Mar 2023 63,396 miles

......P3,,,((0.55)).....205/50/17 x 4,,,YELLOW TPS DASH..

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 54,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 45,618 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Fail 12 Feb 2021 45,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 19 Feb 2020 39,791 miles

negative camber on o/s/r wheel

Pass 24 May 2019 35,211 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 35,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018 24,732 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 24,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 LFM is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LFM, 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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SH15 LFM is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 May 2015.

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