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RK15 MSV

2015 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,568 mi
Last recorded91,568 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK15 MSV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 91,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 91,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 84,723 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 81,762 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 74,034 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 65,417 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 65,394 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.55 reading 1.24 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 57,537 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2021 57,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2020 51,929 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))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 51,921 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 29 Mar 2019 43,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2019 43,880 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 36,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2018 36,122 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted

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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RK15 MSV is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RK15 MSV, 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 RK15 MSV registered?

RK15 MSV is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 April 2015.

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