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SV65 NBJ

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,584 mi
Last recorded104,584 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV65 NBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 104,584 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 104,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 97,359 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 133,261 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 112,317 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 93,922 miles

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

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

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

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

covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2022 93,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2021 51,130 miles

Item attached to the windscreen however not adversely affecting the drivers view @ the time of the Mot.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 45,890 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 45,889 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 39,637 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 26,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 26,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (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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SV65 NBJ is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc 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 SV65 NBJ, 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 SV65 NBJ registered?

SV65 NBJ is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 September 2015.

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