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RJ08 RUF

2015 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,926 mi
Last recorded83,926 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 RUF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 83,926 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 80,880 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 79,303 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 72,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Aug 2023 72,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jul 2022 64,231 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 64,230 miles

Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 56,022 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 56,022 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 49,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 38,764 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 28,345 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

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

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

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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RJ08 RUF is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 RJ08 RUF, 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 RJ08 RUF registered?

RJ08 RUF is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 March 2015.

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