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NU14 WGY

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,059 mi
Last recorded124,059 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU14 WGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 124,059 miles

front brakes low tread

Fail 9 Sep 2025 124,051 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle off side rear brake low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front brakes low tread

Pass 9 Sep 2024 114,882 miles

rear brake imbalance at 28% max 30% rear brakes may require service

Pass 14 Sep 2023 106,146 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 106,146 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 95,562 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 83,982 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S and O/S rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 73,225 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 73,219 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 60,905 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm, inner edge close to showing cords (205/50r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 42,415 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 42,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2017 30,830 miles

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

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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NU14 WGY is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NU14 WGY, 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 NU14 WGY registered?

NU14 WGY is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 May 2014.

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