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SM65 XWJ

2015 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,993 mi
Last recorded64,993 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM65 XWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 64,993 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 60,467 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 56,603 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 51,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 17 Mar 2023 51,907 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 8 Apr 2022 48,470 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 7 Apr 2022 48,464 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45 zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside measured at 3mm, tyres also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 20 Apr 2021 39,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 16 Apr 2021 39,357 miles

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

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

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 19 Jul 2019 29,945 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 30 Nov 2018 25,716 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 25,716 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (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 XWJ is a 2015 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWJ, 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 XWJ registered?

SM65 XWJ is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2015.

Is SM65 XWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM65 XWJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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