2015 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · 5 SP
2015 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20/03/2015. Recorded mileage 140,848 miles. MOT valid until 27/03/2027.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 1560cc
5 SP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 140,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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5 SP Mileage History
- 28/03/2023113,341 mi
- 21/03/2024123,534 mi+10,193 mi
- 15/03/2025132,653 mi+9,119 mi
- 26/03/2026140,848 mi+8,195 mi
- 26/03/2026140,848 mi
Average of roughly 9,182 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
5 SP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Volvo V40 (5 SP) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: VOLVO V40
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- EGR valve and cooler clogging(Moderate)
VEA diesels build soot in the EGR system and begin to hesitate, warn or fail emissions tests if the car mostly does short trips.
- Air conditioning compressor failure(Moderate)
Compressors can seize or stop cooling properly, and in the worst cases the auxiliary belt can be affected too.
- Snapped rear coil springs(Moderate)
The V40 is known for snapping its rear coil springs, often discovered during MOT tests or as a metallic clinking sound over bumps.
- Water ingress around windscreen and scuttle(Moderate)
Poor sealing can let water into the passenger footwell and eventually upset electrical modules or create persistent misting.