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SM64 NVB

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,404 mi
Last recorded150,404 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM64 NVB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 150,404 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2026 150,404 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested nsr pad metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Dec 2024 136,902 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive eng (8.4.1 (a) (i))

little reserve travel h/brake

Fail 19 Dec 2024 136,902 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive eng (8.4.1 (a) (i))

little reserve travel h/brake

Pass 19 Jan 2024 128,140 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear ind (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 128,140 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear ind (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 128,125 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 120,296 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 117,232 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively pads stuck in carriers (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blades smearing screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively pads stuck in carriers (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust emissions just met requirements advise to get looked at

Pass 21 Dec 2020 112,343 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 102,305 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 102,305 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 96,469 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2018 87,466 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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SM64 NVB is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SM64 NVB, 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 SM64 NVB registered?

SM64 NVB is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 January 2015.

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