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SP65 XBK

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,531 mi
Last recorded137,531 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP65 XBK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 137,531 miles

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

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

both front tyres on 3mm

off side rear brake showing signs that it has been binding not binding at time of test

Fail 10 Sep 2025 137,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner half of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner half of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres on 3mm

off side rear brake showing signs that it has been binding not binding at time of test

Pass 28 Aug 2024 114,856 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 102,206 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 94,514 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 94,511 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 90,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 88,018 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 88,011 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 77,778 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 60,157 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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SP65 XBK is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel 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 SP65 XBK, 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 SP65 XBK registered?

SP65 XBK is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 September 2015.

Is SP65 XBK safe to buy?

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