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SM15 VDE

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,586 mi
Last recorded140,586 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 140,586 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 134,356 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 121,465 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 107,863 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 95,791 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 95,791 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 69,866 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 41,204 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 13,738 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 13,738 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 10,880 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 VDE 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 VDE, 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 VDE registered?

SM15 VDE is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 July 2015.

Is SM15 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM15 VDE 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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