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SM15 BFE

2015 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

108,284 mi
Last recorded108,284 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 BFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 108,284 miles

Nearside Front 1 out of 3 washer jets inoperative but still providing efficient screen wash

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring worn coil (rubbing) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken and holed (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 108,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty topped up (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring worn coil (rubbing) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken and holed (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty topped up (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 98,317 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush de/bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush de/bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror lens broken (holed) (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 98,316 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush de/bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush de/bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror lens broken (holed) (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 90,616 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass broken but still visible to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush split slightly (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush split slightly (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 90,616 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass broken but still visible to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush split slightly (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush split slightly (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 84,666 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 84,666 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))

Nearside Day time running light not working

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 77,217 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion build up on inner face of both front brake discs

Fail 5 Nov 2021 77,217 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion build up on inner face of both front brake discs

Pass 6 Nov 2020 70,155 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 70,155 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 63,474 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 55,998 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 55,998 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 47,462 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 47,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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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SM15 BFE is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SM15 BFE, 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 SM15 BFE registered?

SM15 BFE is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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