2015 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · FT15 SDU
2015 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30/06/2015. Recorded mileage 117,423 miles. MOT valid until 22/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Lincoln
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 1560cc
FT15 SDU Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 117,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
FT15 SDU Mileage History
- 26/06/201960,246 mi
- 28/02/202064,678 mi+4,432 mi
- 16/12/202179,752 mi+15,074 mi
- 08/12/202290,206 mi+10,454 mi
- 08/12/202290,206 mi
- 19/01/202498,714 mi+8,508 mi
- 23/01/202498,716 mi+2 mi
- 21/01/2025109,557 mi+10,841 mi
- 22/01/2025109,576 mi+19 mi
- 13/01/2026117,419 mi+7,843 mi
- 14/01/2026117,423 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 8,724 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
FT15 SDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Volvo V40 (FT15 SDU) between June 2019 and January 2026.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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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