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WR07 RUS

2015 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,312 mi
Last recorded194,312 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR07 RUS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 194,312 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tail arm bushes both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 99,829 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Sep 2024 99,829 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2023 81,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 81,584 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 65,140 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 65,132 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 63,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side all cracking as well 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side all cracking as well 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 60,001 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2056016 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 55,757 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Jan 2019 55,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Feb 2018 42,929 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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WR07 RUS is a 2015 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WR07 RUS, 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 WR07 RUS registered?

WR07 RUS is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 March 2015.

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