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SM64 RUJ

2015 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,066 mi
Last recorded84,066 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM64 RUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 84,066 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 84,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 75,220 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 64,016 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 64,016 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 55,535 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 45,412 miles

handbrake if high at lever

Pass 5 Feb 2021 35,831 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 29,755 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 29,755 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 22,380 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 22,379 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 13,618 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 13,618 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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SM64 RUJ is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SM64 RUJ, 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 SM64 RUJ registered?

SM64 RUJ is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 February 2015.

Is SM64 RUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM64 RUJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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