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R8 VKC

2015 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,795 mi
Last recorded71,795 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 VKC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 71,795 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 63,674 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 55,585 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 50,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 50,270 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements NOT SOLID BLACK (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements NOT SOLID BLACK (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 44,936 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 44,936 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 37,758 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 36,259 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 30,645 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 23,910 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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R8 VKC is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R8 VKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R8 VKC registered?

R8 VKC is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 January 2015.

Is R8 VKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 VKC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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