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SP15 SZF

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,102 mi
Last recorded110,102 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP15 SZF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 110,102 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 99,899 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 99,899 miles

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 89,005 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s & n/s ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 80,800 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s rear bushes on wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 70,925 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 65,200 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 65,199 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))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 56,602 miles

osf upper side / day time run lamp inop but lower ok

Fail 4 Mar 2020 56,412 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low head lamp malfunction (4.1.2 (a))

osf upper side / day time run lamp inop but lower ok

Pass 4 Mar 2019 45,550 miles

front wipers slight smearing

headlamp fault warning on dash but all working for mot standards

Pass 6 Mar 2018 33,927 miles

baby seat fitted osr

Fail 5 Mar 2018 54,526 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

baby seat fitted osr

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 SZF is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SZF, 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 SP15 SZF registered?

SP15 SZF is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 March 2015.

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