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DG64 XYU

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,173 mi
Last recorded122,173 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG64 XYU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 122,173 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 122,173 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2024 116,237 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 116,223 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))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 107,245 miles

slight wear to front tyres inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2022 97,236 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 97,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 80,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 61,521 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 61,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 45,872 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 39,281 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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DG64 XYU is a 2014 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 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 XYU, 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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DG64 XYU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 September 2014.

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