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WL15 GWE

2015 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,610 mi
Last recorded84,610 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL15 GWE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 84,610 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 84,595 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to OBD can not read vehicle (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer gator split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2024 77,831 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 70,818 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 70,816 miles

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

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 67,066 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 67,066 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 62,273 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 59,952 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 50,545 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 38,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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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WL15 GWE is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WL15 GWE, 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 WL15 GWE registered?

WL15 GWE is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 August 2015.

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