2015 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · RF15 ECW
2015 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20/07/2015. Recorded mileage 103,588 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,588 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 1969cc
RF15 ECW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
- 103,588 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
RF15 ECW Mileage History
- 22/07/202494,982 mi
- 30/07/202495,001 mi+19 mi
- 30/07/202495,001 mi
- 24/04/2025103,588 mi+8,587 mi
- 25/04/2025103,588 mi
Average of roughly 11,344 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF15 ECW 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 (RF15 ECW) between July 2024 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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