2015 Volvo V40 1.5L Petrol · A20 LBH
2015 Volvo V40 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 07/12/2015. Recorded mileage 35,438 miles. MOT valid until 25/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,438 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 1498cc
A20 LBH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 35,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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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.
A20 LBH Mileage History
- 10/12/202118,288 mi
- 09/12/202218,823 mi+535 mi
- 08/12/202320,169 mi+1,346 mi
- 11/12/202420,633 mi+464 mi
- 27/05/202635,438 mi+14,805 mi
Average of roughly 3,845 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A20 LBH 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 (A20 LBH) between December 2021 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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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