2015 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · 87 PU
2015 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27/11/2015. Recorded mileage 63,138 miles. MOT valid until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2015
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,138 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 1969cc
87 PU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 63,138 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
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Known faults for Volvo V40
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
87 PU Mileage History
- 25/02/202350,387 mi
- 16/02/202456,195 mi+5,808 mi
- 25/02/202560,437 mi+4,242 mi
- 26/02/202663,138 mi+2,701 mi
- 26/02/202663,138 mi
Average of roughly 4,245 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
87 PU 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 (87 PU) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 February 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.
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