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SM65 FPZ

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

83,432 mi
Last recorded83,432 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM65 FPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 83,432 miles

h/lamp wash jets faulty

n/s front splash guard loose

Fail 6 Feb 2026 83,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

h/lamp wash jets faulty

n/s front splash guard loose

Pass 4 Feb 2025 74,598 miles

bonnet catch faulty

n/s front splash guard damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2025 74,598 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

n/s front splash guard damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2024 67,418 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 67,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint bolt has no locking device (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both noisy when rotated (poss brake disc) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 61,157 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 61,155 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment parking brake lever at the end of its working travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 60,618 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 48,540 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 38,857 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 38,857 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment reached the end of its working travel (1.1.6 (c))

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on the inner edge devoid of tread and cord almost exposed

n/s front tyre worn to 1.6 mm at parts at parts

o/s front tyre worn down to almost 2mm at parts

Pass 26 Mar 2020 32,162 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 23,041 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 23,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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SM65 FPZ is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SM65 FPZ, 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 SM65 FPZ registered?

SM65 FPZ is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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