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SW65 FDE

2015 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,877 mi
Last recorded59,877 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW65 FDE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 59,877 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2025 59,070 miles

Middle exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm, cracking and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm, cracking and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 51,746 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 45,332 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 39,621 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 39,619 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2021 30,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs slightly corroded on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 27,149 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))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 22,490 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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SW65 FDE is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SW65 FDE, 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 SW65 FDE registered?

SW65 FDE is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2015.

Is SW65 FDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW65 FDE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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