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SM15 UES

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,945 mi
Last recorded90,945 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 UES
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 90,945 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 85,250 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 75,497 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres perishing

slight roughness in both front strut top bearings

Pass 20 Jun 2022 71,733 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing and slightly feathered on inner edge

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 17 Jun 2021 67,933 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 59,518 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 59,518 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 47,209 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 47,209 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

front brake discs slightly worn

front inner brake pads low on wear

rear brake pads low on wear

slight drag at nearside rear wheel

slight wear in rear brake discs

Pass 25 Jun 2018 30,016 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 UES is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black 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 UES, 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 UES registered?

SM15 UES is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is SM15 UES safe to buy?

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