2015 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · AW15 AXG
2015 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30/06/2015. Recorded mileage 70,795 miles. MOT valid until 24/11/2026. Taxed until 01/08/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,795 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 1560cc
AW15 AXG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 70,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
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.
AW15 AXG Mileage History
- 22/11/202463,393 mi
- 22/11/202463,393 mi
- 25/11/202463,395 mi+2 mi
- 05/11/202570,793 mi+7,398 mi
- 10/11/202570,795 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,657 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AW15 AXG 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 (AW15 AXG) between November 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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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