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SM15 KRF

2015 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,256 mi
Last recorded116,256 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 KRF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 116,256 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 116,256 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush in arm bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 110,839 miles

fuel filter neck has slight leak at union bend

various components corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2023 96,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and perished in tread area advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 96,831 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and perished in tread area advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 83,156 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 71,119 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

heat shield insecure

various components corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2021 71,119 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

various components corroded

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2020 62,085 miles

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

Front both front wiper blade(s) starting to smear windscreen, but not seriously affecting drivers' view

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2020 62,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has cut in tread area exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both front wiper blade(s) starting to smear windscreen, but not seriously affecting drivers' view

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 53,303 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 53,303 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 40,426 miles

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 KRF is a 2015 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc diesel 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 KRF, 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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SM15 KRF is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 June 2015.

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