2015 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · RO15 HHP
2015 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2015. Recorded mileage 66,290 miles. MOT valid until 05/02/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 1560cc
RO15 HHP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 66,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
RO15 HHP Mileage History
- 30/04/202460,125 mi
- 14/04/202563,322 mi+3,197 mi
- 14/05/202563,340 mi+18 mi
- 05/02/202666,289 mi+2,949 mi
- 06/02/202666,290 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,479 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RO15 HHP 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 (RO15 HHP) between April 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 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 (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (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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