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RYE 397

2015 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,522 mi
Last recorded53,522 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYE 397
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 53,522 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 52,501 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 52,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 48,283 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 44,741 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 42,711 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 38,088 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 32,496 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 26,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2018 20,619 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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RYE 397 is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RYE 397, 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 RYE 397 registered?

RYE 397 is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 May 2015.

Is RYE 397 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYE 397 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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