2015 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · OV65 MLU
2015 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2015. Recorded mileage 80,439 miles. MOT valid until 15/12/2026. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 1969cc
OV65 MLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 80,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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OV65 MLU Mileage History
- 22/11/202359,669 mi
- 18/11/202471,241 mi+11,572 mi
- 03/12/202580,396 mi+9,155 mi
- 03/12/202580,396 mi
- 16/12/202580,439 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 10,049 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV65 MLU 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 (OV65 MLU) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 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 (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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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