MOT Status
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101,787 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BARELY LEGAL 2.2MM CENTRE (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperativeCONSTANT AMBER LIGHT
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BARELY LEGAL 2.2MM CENTRE (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperativeCONSTANT AMBER LIGHT
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. Heavily worn on inner edge. Nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. Heavily worn on inner edge. Nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear door will not open from outside (opened during pre checks prior to mot)
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear door will not open from outside (opened during pre checks prior to mot)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm Remains (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm Remains (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm Remains (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm Remains (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm Remains (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm Remains (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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SM15 VDG is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 VDG, 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 VDG registered?
SM15 VDG is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 July 2015.
Is SM15 VDG safe to buy?
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