2015 Volvo V40 · 52,249 MOT tests
2015 Volvo V40 reliability
2015 Volvo V40s fail 28.4% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 13 V40 years (52,249 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V40s: 25.9%)
- 28.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V40s: 25.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 68,635
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 52,249
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 4% of tests fail here (85% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 40% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Volvo V40
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9.7%
- Tyres8%
- Lights and electrics7.4%
- Brakes4.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4%
- Body, chassis and structure2.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.19%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.51%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 2.29%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.12%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.98%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.86%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.53%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.24%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.26%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.12%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.28%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.26%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Volvo V40 reliable?
2015 Volvo V40s fail 28.4% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 13 V40 years (52,249 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Volvo V40 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.19% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.51% of tests), position lamp not working (2.29% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Volvo V40 have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Volvo V40 shows 68,635 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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