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SY15 MGX

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,293 mi
Last recorded105,293 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY15 MGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 105,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside 3mm+worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 105,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt missing clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside 3mm+worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

heatshields insecure centre+rear

Pass 20 Jun 2025 94,049 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 82,924 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 73,166 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 65,144 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 65,143 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 60,289 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 60,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 55,649 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 50,956 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 50,956 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2018 48,866 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 43,793 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 MGX is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY15 MGX, 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 SY15 MGX registered?

SY15 MGX is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 May 2015.

Is SY15 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY15 MGX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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