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P8 WDT

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

77,677 mi
Last recorded77,677 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 WDT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 77,677 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 77,671 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 71,481 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 64,978 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 60,546 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 60,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 56,105 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 56,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 48,958 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 48,948 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 40,116 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 40,084 miles

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

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 39,969 miles

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

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 30,601 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

all 4 tyres worn down to 4mm

emissions too low to read

Pass 11 Sep 2017 20,035 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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P8 WDT is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P8 WDT, 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 P8 WDT registered?

P8 WDT is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 October 2014.

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