2015 Volvo V40 2.0L Petrol · YW15 CDU
2015 Volvo V40 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2015. Recorded mileage 142,843 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04/09/2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 142,843 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 1969cc
YW15 CDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 142,843 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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.
YW15 CDU Odometer History
- 20/09/202269,054 mi
- 31/08/2023117,757 mi+48,703 mi
- 10/09/2024129,493 km
- 09/09/2025142,843 km+13,350 km
- 09/09/2025142,843 km
Average of roughly 24,841 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YW15 CDU 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 (YW15 CDU) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”.
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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