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M29 WYN

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests36 (24 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,869 mi
Last recorded122,869 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 WYN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

24 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 122,869 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 122,865 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 100,561 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 100,557 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 118,564 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 118,563 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 97,320 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 97,316 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 2 May 2024 97,287 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 97,131 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 113,489 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 113,381 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 113,361 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 111,906 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 91,487 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 103,356 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 87,958 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 87,929 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 94,608 miles

boot switch in op

Pass 5 Oct 2021 68,900 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 68,900 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 83,400 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 65,576 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 65,573 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 68,104 miles

Front Lower engine cover broken not likely to become detached

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm tread cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 62,676 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 68,092 miles

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

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

Front Lower engine cover broken not likely to become detached

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm tread cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 55,424 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 42,342 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 62,035 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 38,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 57,180 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nearside front tyre cracking on inside sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2015 47,851 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2015 47,851 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 42,243 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 38,878 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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M29 WYN is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 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 M29 WYN, 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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M29 WYN is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 May 2014.

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