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SM15 CVA

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,340 mi
Last recorded88,340 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 CVA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 88,340 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

rear discs corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2025 88,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended belt stuck in seat (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2024 79,423 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 64,008 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 51,981 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 39,469 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 29,875 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 29,859 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 24,607 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 20,185 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 CVA is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM15 CVA, 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 CVA registered?

SM15 CVA is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 June 2015.

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The MOT history for SM15 CVA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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