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SW65 BWL

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,768 mi
Last recorded67,768 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW65 BWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 67,768 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 67,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall damaged also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 62,901 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 57,630 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 57,630 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 48,984 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and stepped on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 48,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and stepped on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 41,319 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 31,551 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 24,071 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 19,339 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 19,339 miles

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

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 BWL is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol 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 SW65 BWL, 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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SW65 BWL is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 December 2015.

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