2015 Volvo V40 1.6L Diesel · SF15 LMX
2015 Volvo V40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21/04/2015. Recorded mileage 150,504 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 1560cc
SF15 LMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/04/2026
- 150,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
SF15 LMX Mileage History
- 28/03/2024107,286 mi
- 28/03/2025129,952 mi+22,666 mi
- 03/04/2025129,952 mi
- 27/03/2026150,499 mi+20,547 mi
- 10/04/2026150,504 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 21,241 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SF15 LMX 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 (SF15 LMX) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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