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DG64 SVW

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,925 mi
Last recorded183,925 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG64 SVW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2026 183,925 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 183,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 173,954 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 173,954 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 166,176 miles

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

Front noise from steering rack and vibration when turning lock to lock

Offside Front noise from to suspension mount

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

Rear suspension noise from rear

Fail 20 Mar 2024 166,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to tyre showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front noise from steering rack and vibration when turning lock to lock

Offside Front noise from to suspension mount

Pass 23 Mar 2023 153,579 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 153,579 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 139,405 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 124,745 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 124,743 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

TPMS INDICATING FLAT TYRE OFFSIDE REAR

Pass 25 Jul 2019 102,238 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 82,228 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 68,433 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 68,433 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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DG64 SVW is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DG64 SVW, 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 DG64 SVW registered?

DG64 SVW is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2014.

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