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NL64 HWG

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

239,802 mi
Last recorded239,802 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL64 HWG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 239,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front centre rear view missing

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn worn splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

tpms on

Pass 8 Aug 2025 212,554 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Front centre rear view mirror missing

Front tpms

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front dtrl not working

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 25 Jul 2025 212,554 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel tank leaking filler neck pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Front centre rear view mirror missing

Front tpms

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front dtrl not working

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Jul 2024 182,346 miles

Front rear view mirror missing

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unable to test seat belts and seats

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

tpms light on dash

Pass 29 Jun 2023 151,484 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 151,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

TPMS light on

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 124,008 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f day running light insecure

Fail 27 Jul 2022 124,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

TPMS light on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

n/s/f day running light insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2021 109,839 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2021 109,839 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2020 103,918 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2020 103,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 91,834 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2019 91,834 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2018 74,419 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2018 74,198 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 54,842 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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NL64 HWG is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 NL64 HWG, 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 NL64 HWG registered?

NL64 HWG is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2014.

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