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KR64 LYG

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,754 mi
Last recorded131,754 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR64 LYG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 131,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 119,930 miles

park brake lever has minimal reserve travel.

Pass 26 Mar 2024 109,511 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 98,316 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 98,314 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 94,943 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 142,431 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 135,899 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall starting to show signs of tread separation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted restricting view of some components (UNDERNEATH)

oil temperature had to be bypassed on emissions due to the vehicle having no dipstick

Fail 28 Sep 2020 135,895 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall starting to show signs of tread separation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted restricting view of some components (UNDERNEATH)

oil temperature had to be bypassed on emissions due to the vehicle having no dipstick

Pass 10 Oct 2019 75,751 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 75,751 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 75,433 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 61,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner and also has damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on inner sidewall but not to cords

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall has slight damage

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 6 Nov 2018 61,214 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner and also has damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on inner sidewall but not to cords

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall has slight damage

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Dec 2017 43,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

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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KR64 LYG is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KR64 LYG, 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 KR64 LYG registered?

KR64 LYG is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 November 2014.

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