2015 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · KP15 DPN
2015 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30/04/2015. Recorded mileage 83,611 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,611 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 1560cc
KP15 DPN Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 83,611 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
KP15 DPN Mileage History
- 21/01/201953,865 mi
- 25/01/202060,670 mi+6,805 mi
- 27/01/202060,573 mi-97 mi
- 25/01/202163,063 mi+2,490 mi
- 09/02/202264,078 mi+1,015 mi
- 09/02/202264,079 mi+1 mi
- 03/02/202370,677 mi+6,598 mi
- 07/02/202476,413 mi+5,736 mi
- 26/09/202477,597 mi+1,184 mi
- 11/09/202583,200 mi+5,603 mi
- 24/09/202583,564 mi+364 mi
- 29/09/202583,609 mi+45 mi
- 29/09/202583,611 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,447 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
KP15 DPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Volvo V40 (KP15 DPN) between January 2019 and September 2025.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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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