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SP15 PLN

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,226 mi
Last recorded72,226 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP15 PLN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 72,226 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 21 Mar 2025 69,690 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 28 Mar 2024 65,646 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 27 Mar 2024 65,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 21 Mar 2023 57,736 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 18 Mar 2022 49,360 miles

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

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

rear brake pads wearing low

tow bar hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2021 41,070 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 35,827 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 35,827 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 26,318 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 18,763 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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SP15 PLN is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SP15 PLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP15 PLN registered?

SP15 PLN is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 March 2015.

Is SP15 PLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP15 PLN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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