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SY15 MDJ

2015 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,065 mi
Last recorded102,065 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY15 MDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 102,065 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 95,575 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 89,720 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 79,262 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 79,254 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 68,461 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 58,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 48,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Jan 2021 48,780 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2020 38,660 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also castlated (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 30,283 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 6 Mar 2018 18,022 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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SY15 MDJ is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SY15 MDJ, 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

How do I check the history of SY15 MDJ?

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What year was SY15 MDJ registered?

SY15 MDJ is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 April 2015.

Is SY15 MDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY15 MDJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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