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K7 VGY

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

199,798 mi
Last recorded199,798 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 VGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 199,798 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2026 77,805 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 77,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured lower ball joint mounting split (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 180,799 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 71,980 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 157,591 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 66,649 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 148,533 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 65,059 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 136,633 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 61,295 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 55,688 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 122,185 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 47,400 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 102,984 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 91,817 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 37,871 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 73,522 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2018 21,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 54,123 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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K7 VGY is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 K7 VGY, 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 K7 VGY registered?

K7 VGY is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2014.

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