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MR08 RJM

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,174 mi
Last recorded118,174 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR08 RJM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 118,174 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust centre joint/fixing nuts corroding deteriorating

footbrake travel long/spongy but brakes operating as intended with play in pedal

knocking heard from rear suspension possibly n/s/r on test drive but stopped and didnt knock again suspension components have no play on joints/bushes

n/s/r tyre wearing low edge treads

o/s/f wishbone rear bush bonding starting to crack slightly

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly lower edge tread

Pass 2 Dec 2024 112,081 miles

n/s/f wishbone rear bush cracking deteriorating slight play

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to crack slightly on rubber bonding

Pass 4 Dec 2023 105,471 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 99,854 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 91,270 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsr and osr (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 83,675 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 83,675 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 67,326 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 47,879 miles

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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MR08 RJM is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MR08 RJM, 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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What year was MR08 RJM registered?

MR08 RJM is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 December 2015.

Is MR08 RJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR08 RJM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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