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SM15 CUC

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,428 mi
Last recorded97,428 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 CUC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 97,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 97,426 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 92,139 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 92,135 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 81,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 1mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 81,059 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 1mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 66,728 miles

Central Heat shield insecure

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.6mm 225/45/17 dot 2721 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 66,728 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Heat shield insecure

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.6mm 225/45/17 dot 2721 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 51,591 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 51,591 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 37,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + slightly cracked in tread. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers + undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2019 21,769 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 5 Jun 2018 16,033 miles

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

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

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 CUC is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CUC, 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 CUC registered?

SM15 CUC is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 June 2015.

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