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SR65 DFJ

2015 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,519 mi
Last recorded125,519 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR65 DFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 125,519 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays

Fail 2 Oct 2025 125,519 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays

Pass 7 Oct 2024 102,571 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted covering some components

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 102,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted covering some components

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 5 Oct 2023 91,225 miles

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 72,565 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust in a rusted condition

Fail 22 Sep 2022 72,551 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

exhaust in a rusted condition

Pass 12 Oct 2021 60,239 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All brake pads over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake could do with adjustment

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear stops also bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 41,781 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 25,038 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 22,893 miles

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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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SR65 DFJ is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Red 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 SR65 DFJ, 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 SR65 DFJ registered?

SR65 DFJ is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 December 2015.

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