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G18 DYM

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,841 mi
Last recorded101,841 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 DYM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 101,841 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 95,606 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 95,576 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment handbrake lever has no reserve travel (1.1.15 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f brake grabbing binding slightly

Pass 3 May 2024 88,731 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly lower on outer edges of treads

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 22 May 2023 81,749 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 72,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 63,623 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 May 2020 58,511 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 49,030 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 39,690 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 31,709 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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G18 DYM is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G18 DYM, 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 G18 DYM registered?

G18 DYM is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 March 2014.

Is G18 DYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G18 DYM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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