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DS63 RWJ

2014 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,996 mi
Last recorded104,996 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 RWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 104,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 104,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 97,040 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 89,280 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 86,902 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 81,371 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2021 71,690 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2020 66,332 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 54,473 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2019 54,473 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2018 45,970 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2018 45,970 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2017 37,939 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 29,429 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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DS63 RWJ is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DS63 RWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS63 RWJ?

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What year was DS63 RWJ registered?

DS63 RWJ is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 January 2014.

Is DS63 RWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS63 RWJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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