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SM15 VCT

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,629 mi
Last recorded123,629 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 VCT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 123,629 miles

trays and covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2025 119,730 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

emissions not detected

Fail 11 Dec 2025 119,702 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure incorrectly seated (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

emissions not detected

Pass 26 Sep 2024 107,233 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 107,166 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 96,274 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2022 89,796 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sealed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 89,796 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sealed (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 81,170 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 75,826 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 64,492 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 64,492 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 46,245 miles

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

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 VCT is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VCT, 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 VCT registered?

SM15 VCT is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 July 2015.

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The MOT history for SM15 VCT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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