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SW64 MDU

2015 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,425 mi
Last recorded120,425 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW64 MDU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 120,425 miles

Nearside Front steering rack has slight play

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 113,950 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 113,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 108,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 108,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 102,259 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 102,259 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 95,724 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 95,724 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning x2 (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 88,038 miles

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

Offside Rear radius arm front bush deteriorating

Pass 7 Jan 2020 79,943 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 71,471 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 61,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 61,174 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SW64 MDU is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SW64 MDU, 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 SW64 MDU registered?

SW64 MDU is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 February 2015.

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