2015 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · KW65 GGZ
2015 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Dec 2015. Recorded mileage 173,579 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KW65 GGZ Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 173,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects 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: Good
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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.
KW65 GGZ Mileage History
- 30/11/201845,911 mi
- 31/12/201962,017 mi+16,106 mi
- 31/12/201962,017 mi
- 20/08/202067,009 mi+4,992 mi
- 17/08/202182,879 mi+15,870 mi
- 26/08/202298,162 mi+15,283 mi
- 18/08/2023115,390 mi+17,228 mi
- 23/08/2024134,227 mi+18,837 mi
- 12/08/2025150,926 mi+16,699 mi
- 21/08/2026173,579 mi+22,653 mi
Average of roughly 16,531 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
KW65 GGZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Volvo V40 (KW65 GGZ) between November 2018 and August 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front 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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- 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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