2015 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · MM07 DEV
2015 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 89,036 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MM07 DEV Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 89,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM07 DEV 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 (MM07 DEV) between November 2018 and June 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))”.
MM07 DEV Mileage History
- 07/11/201830,236 mi
- 20/12/201944,487 mi+14,251 mi
- 21/12/201944,493 mi+6 mi
- 27/07/202046,109 mi+1,616 mi
- 21/08/202155,537 mi+9,428 mi
- 10/08/202260,908 mi+5,371 mi
- 28/07/202366,516 mi+5,608 mi
- 06/06/202474,626 mi+8,110 mi
- 07/06/202474,626 mi
- 09/06/202582,450 mi+7,824 mi
- 05/06/202689,036 mi+6,586 mi
Average of roughly 7,761 miles per year across 11 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: Good
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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