2015 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · YR15 RCX
2015 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27/03/2015. Recorded mileage 89,292 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/01/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,292 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 1969cc
YR15 RCX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/01/2023
- 89,292 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
YR15 RCX Mileage History
- 24/01/202278,930 mi
- 25/01/202389,292 mi+10,362 mi
Average of roughly 10,347 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
YR15 RCX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Volvo V40 (YR15 RCX) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 January 2023 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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