2015 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · BD15 RYN
2015 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 23/05/2015. Recorded mileage 144,214 miles. MOT valid until 13/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 1560cc
BD15 RYN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2026
- 144,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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.
BD15 RYN Mileage History
- 19/04/2024125,227 mi
- 14/07/2025137,990 mi+12,763 mi
- 15/07/2025137,998 mi+8 mi
- 26/05/2026143,968 mi+5,970 mi
- 27/06/2026144,214 mi+246 mi
Average of roughly 8,679 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BD15 RYN 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 (BD15 RYN) between April 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2026 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: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit platelimit 0.6 tested 2.32 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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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