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SL15 LMV

2015 Volvo V40

Bronze Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,193 mi
Last recorded95,193 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL15 LMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 95,193 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2026 95,193 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 86,279 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 6 Mar 2025 86,073 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

tpms light on

Pass 23 Feb 2024 67,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre low tread olso

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms showing low pressure

Pass 3 Mar 2023 51,881 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 47,336 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 38,153 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 31,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 27,630 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 27,630 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 22,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SL15 LMV is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,596cc petrol 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 SL15 LMV, 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 SL15 LMV registered?

SL15 LMV is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 April 2015.

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