2015 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · BV15 HBJ
2015 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16/03/2015. Recorded mileage 135,318 miles. MOT valid until 25/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 1560cc
BV15 HBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 135,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
BV15 HBJ Mileage History
- 21/11/2024124,719 mi
- 21/11/2024124,719 mi
- 24/11/2025135,303 mi+10,584 mi
- 25/08/2026135,316 mi+13 mi
- 27/08/2026135,318 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,012 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BV15 HBJ 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 (BV15 HBJ) between November 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
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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