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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
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))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
slight corrosion build up on inner face of both front brake discs
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
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SM15 BFE safe to buy?
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