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SM15 CUX

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,625 mi
Last recorded80,625 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 CUX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 80,625 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 80,625 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 75,079 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 75,079 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 69,912 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 63,902 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 59,100 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 48,670 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2020 36,769 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 26,751 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 26,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 20,515 miles

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (slight cracking on tread) (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Small stonechip in front windscreen (centre) (8.3.1d)

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 CUX 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 75%.

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 CUX, 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 CUX registered?

SM15 CUX is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 May 2015.

Is SM15 CUX safe to buy?

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