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SM15 VCW

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,656 mi
Last recorded96,656 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 VCW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 96,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 96,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 84,474 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 71,377 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 55,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished 2-3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished 2-3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 55,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished 2-3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished 2-3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 44,814 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside/offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside/offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 37,084 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 30,765 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 26,177 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 21,829 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 VCW is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

SM15 VCW is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 July 2015.

Is SM15 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM15 VCW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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