2015 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · SM65 JHA
2015 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06/11/2015. Recorded mileage 35,154 miles. MOT valid until 27/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 1969cc
SM65 JHA Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 35,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
SM65 JHA Mileage History
- 25/09/20184,633 mi
- 28/09/20184,666 mi+33 mi
- 05/03/20195,144 mi+478 mi
- 19/02/202011,484 mi+6,340 mi
- 16/02/202113,813 mi+2,329 mi
- 16/02/202217,159 mi+3,346 mi
- 01/02/202322,896 mi+5,737 mi
- 02/02/202322,896 mi
- 13/02/202426,649 mi+3,753 mi
- 03/02/202527,768 mi+1,119 mi
- 29/08/202528,392 mi+624 mi
- 28/07/202635,154 mi+6,762 mi
- 30/07/202635,154 mi
Average of roughly 3,891 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
SM65 JHA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Volvo V40 (SM65 JHA) between September 2018 and July 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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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