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C8 DLP

2015 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,270 mi
Last recorded160,270 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 DLP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 160,270 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2025 98,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 98,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 92,454 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 158,689 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 158,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 83,519 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 85,223 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 125,607 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 70,017 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 118,347 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 58,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 114,883 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 49,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 109,874 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test again ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( void of tread on the inner portion of the tyre. Replacement Recommended. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( void of tread on the inner portion of the tyre. Borderline pass.Replacement recommended ) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 103,457 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 39,004 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 97,341 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 34,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2017 91,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Amber running light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 91,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Amber running light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 79,996 miles

Offside Front Amber running light not working

Fail 7 Oct 2016 79,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Has damage in the tread with cords protuding (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Amber running light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 67,619 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 67,494 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear suspension feels unstable when manoeuvering

Pass 11 Oct 2014 53,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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C8 DLP is a 2015 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C8 DLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 11 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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C8 DLP is a 2015 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2015.

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