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SL15 NAO

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,880 mi
Last recorded80,880 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL15 NAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 80,880 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 80,880 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 74,967 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 74,960 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 62,413 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 53,865 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged internal mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 both tyres uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 53,865 miles

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

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged internal mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 both tyres uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 45,808 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 45,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 45,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 43,700 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 41,265 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 38,492 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 34,650 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 34,650 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 NAO is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NAO, 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 NAO registered?

SL15 NAO is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 April 2015.

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