2015 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · OY65 AVU
2015 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2015. Recorded mileage 45,199 miles. MOT valid until 03/02/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 1560cc
OY65 AVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 45,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 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.
OY65 AVU Mileage History
- 14/09/202334,627 mi
- 23/09/202334,627 mi
- 16/09/202436,994 mi+2,367 mi
- 04/02/202537,392 mi+398 mi
- 29/01/202645,199 mi+7,807 mi
Average of roughly 4,449 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OY65 AVU 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 (OY65 AVU) between September 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 January 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 (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
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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