2015 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · BN15 OHX
2015 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20 Apr 2015. Recorded mileage 93,164 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN15 OHX Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 93,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN15 OHX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Volvo V40 (BN15 OHX) between February 2018 and June 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
BN15 OHX Mileage History
- 06/02/201814,692 mi
- 05/06/201815,467 mi+775 mi
- 26/04/201916,689 mi+1,222 mi
- 18/06/202031,419 mi+14,730 mi
- 18/06/202031,419 mi
- 07/06/202140,456 mi+9,037 mi
- 07/06/202140,456 mi
- 18/05/202256,937 mi+16,481 mi
- 18/05/202256,937 mi
- 24/05/202371,797 mi+14,860 mi
- 25/05/202371,799 mi+2 mi
- 21/05/202479,925 mi+8,126 mi
- 30/05/202479,934 mi+9 mi
- 06/06/202586,163 mi+6,229 mi
- 02/06/202693,151 mi+6,988 mi
- 03/06/202693,164 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 9,431 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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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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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- EGR valve and cooler cloggingModerate
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 failureModerate
Compressors can seize or stop cooling properly, and in the worst cases the auxiliary belt can be affected too.
- Snapped rear coil springsModerate
The V40 is known for snapping its rear coil springs, often discovered during MOT tests or as a metallic clinking sound over bumps.
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