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DE61 WAX

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,847 mi
Last recorded143,847 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 WAX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 143,847 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 143,847 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 132,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated centre mount missing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 132,748 miles

Front Position lamp not working both / no parking lights on front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated centre mount missing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 121,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 108,354 miles

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2023 108,353 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2022 94,563 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 94,437 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 78,211 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2021 78,211 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2020 65,774 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 62,864 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 56,437 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 56,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 43,843 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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DE61 WAX is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2014 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 62,683 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 DE61 WAX, 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 12 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DE61 WAX registered?

DE61 WAX is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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