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SM02 DHM

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,644 mi
Last recorded97,644 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 DHM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 97,644 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 97,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 94,726 miles

FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE FRONT TIE ROD INNER BALL JOINT

Fail 8 Jul 2025 94,726 miles

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

FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

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

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE FRONT TIE ROD INNER BALL JOINT

Pass 9 Jul 2024 89,643 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 85,727 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 83,040 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 66,163 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 56,079 miles

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 13 Nov 2019 50,296 miles

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 22 Nov 2018 43,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 37,722 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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SM02 DHM is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM02 DHM, 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 SM02 DHM registered?

SM02 DHM is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 January 2015.

Is SM02 DHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM02 DHM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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