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SW15 LSJ

2015 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,516 mi
Last recorded53,516 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW15 LSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 53,516 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes slight pulsing (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 47,888 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 47,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2024 42,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s trailing arm bushes starting to split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 10 Aug 2023 40,278 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 36,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 33,765 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2020 28,730 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 25,570 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 20,008 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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SW15 LSJ is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LSJ, 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 SW15 LSJ registered?

SW15 LSJ is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 July 2015.

Is SW15 LSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW15 LSJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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