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M700 WAT

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,869 mi
Last recorded91,869 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM700 WAT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 91,869 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 91,569 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 84,627 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 84,624 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust any higher (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 76,342 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 76,342 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 69,046 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 62,771 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 55,323 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 48,573 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 41,312 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 34,157 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 26,185 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 26,185 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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M700 WAT is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M700 WAT, 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 M700 WAT registered?

M700 WAT is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 March 2014.

Is M700 WAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M700 WAT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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