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SM64 RUO

2015 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,947 mi
Last recorded92,947 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM64 RUO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 92,947 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 90,892 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2025 90,892 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 85,503 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2023 79,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank heat shield corroded and loose

Pass 26 Apr 2022 73,115 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads getting low, approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads getting low, approx 6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear bodywork/bumper damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2021 67,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 26 May 2020 62,789 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 62,729 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 55,131 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 38,694 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 34,913 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 27 Dec 2017 34,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and damage to sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

front brake pads getting low

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 RUO is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RUO, 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 RUO registered?

SM64 RUO is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 February 2015.

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