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MR04 JMB

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,781 mi
Last recorded71,781 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR04 JMB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 71,781 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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 60,478 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 52,490 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Jul 2023 48,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 48,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 43,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 43,877 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake high

TPMS light on

Pass 15 Mar 2021 35,484 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 35,484 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres on 2mm and bold inner edges

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2020 30,314 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 23,557 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 17,627 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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MR04 JMB is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 56,962 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MR04 JMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 11 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MR04 JMB is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 March 2015.

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