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SJ15 GRP

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,606 mi
Last recorded90,606 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ15 GRP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 90,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield split but not likely to become detached

Fail 2 Apr 2026 90,605 miles

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

Central Exhaust heat shield split but not likely to become detached

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield split but not likely to become detached

Pass 3 Apr 2025 81,739 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 73,064 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2023 63,977 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 63,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 55,044 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 55,044 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 42,780 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 33,143 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 28,767 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 24,185 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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SJ15 GRP is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ15 GRP, 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 SJ15 GRP registered?

SJ15 GRP is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 March 2015.

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