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SM15 VDG

2015 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,787 mi
Last recorded101,787 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 VDG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 101,787 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 101,787 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 96,574 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 85,875 miles

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 79,327 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 72,653 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 72,650 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 62,332 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jul 2020 62,319 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2019 50,929 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 50,929 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 42,553 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 42,554 miles

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?

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 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.

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