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SH15 LFY

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,306 mi
Last recorded105,306 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH15 LFY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 105,306 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 105,306 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 96,006 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 81,371 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 63,764 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 63,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2022 56,869 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))

Offside Rear Tyre cracked/perished

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 56,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked/perished.

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked/perished

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 39,877 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 39,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 28,994 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 28,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 21,643 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 17,468 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 LFY is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LFY, 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 LFY registered?

SH15 LFY is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 May 2015.

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