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SW65 BVR

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,294 mi
Last recorded93,294 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW65 BVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 93,294 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 93,294 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 82,367 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 69,976 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 69,976 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 57,692 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 45,944 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Requires attention soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 35,857 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 26,902 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 38,125 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 38,125 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60-16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Sep 2019 37,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 33,599 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 33,598 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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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SW65 BVR is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc 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 SW65 BVR, 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 SW65 BVR registered?

SW65 BVR is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 October 2015.

Is SW65 BVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW65 BVR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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