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SM15 LWS

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

94,423 mi
Last recorded94,423 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 94,423 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 87,708 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 83,407 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 83,346 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 82,996 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 73,833 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner tread distorting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner tread distorting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2023 73,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner tread distorting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner tread distorting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2022 57,916 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 57,916 miles

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 41,749 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 41,749 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 35,125 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 35,125 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 23,543 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 23,543 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 11,498 miles

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LWS is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LWS, 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 LWS registered?

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

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