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SM15 VDN

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,895 mi
Last recorded71,895 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 VDN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 71,895 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 71,895 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 67,341 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2024 61,597 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 54,094 miles

Lower Front and side undertrays fitted

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 46,074 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2021 43,171 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine cover/undertray/sill covers

Pass 18 Jun 2020 37,395 miles

engine cover/undertray

Pass 13 Jun 2019 33,223 miles

engine cover/under trays fitted

rear tyre wear

Pass 27 Jun 2018 26,982 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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 VDN is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VDN, 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 VDN registered?

SM15 VDN is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 June 2015.

Is SM15 VDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM15 VDN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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