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SW15 CLJ

2015 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,185 mi
Last recorded130,185 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW15 CLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 130,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 115,862 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy noise on road test (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 98,259 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 78,535 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 64,818 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 64,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 55,559 miles

Unable to access rear seatbelts due to fitment of dog protection. Visual check only.

Pass 11 Jul 2019 39,276 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Jun 2018 20,863 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 20,863 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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SW15 CLJ is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW15 CLJ, 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

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What year was SW15 CLJ registered?

SW15 CLJ is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is SW15 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW15 CLJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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