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SH15 LGA

2015 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,436 mi
Last recorded125,436 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 125,436 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 205/50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 109,573 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 109,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 95,858 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear 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 rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 95,857 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both front side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear 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 rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 77,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 77,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 61,119 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 61,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn & void of tread on inner edge & starting to show ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 45,215 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 20,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2019 20,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2018 26,317 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 LGA is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LGA, 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 LGA is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 May 2015.

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