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SV65 SXU

2015 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,458 mi
Last recorded111,458 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV65 SXU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 111,458 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 105,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 105,324 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 99,241 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 92,843 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 92,843 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 78,511 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 78,511 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 63,020 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 63,020 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 48,973 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 33,557 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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SV65 SXU is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV65 SXU, 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

How do I check the history of SV65 SXU?

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What year was SV65 SXU registered?

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

Is SV65 SXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV65 SXU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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