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UFZ 5180

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,572 mi
Last recorded139,572 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFZ 5180
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 139,572 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 135,230 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 135,223 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 121,171 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 121,171 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 92,520 miles

Advise engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring the full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing within tread also worn lumpy/unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 92,520 miles

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

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

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

Advise engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring the full inspection of some components

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking/perishing within tread and worn heavily on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing within tread also worn lumpy/unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm at time of test also cracking/perishing within tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 70,180 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring the inspection of some components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 69,370 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Advise undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 59,004 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 45,210 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 24,111 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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UFZ 5180 is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 UFZ 5180, 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 UFZ 5180 registered?

UFZ 5180 is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 January 2015.

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