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RO64 LYG

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,317 mi
Last recorded98,317 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO64 LYG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 98,317 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 95,122 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 94,366 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 94,205 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2022 83,410 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))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Jun 2022 83,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 74,187 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 65,759 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 55,471 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 45,156 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 32,734 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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RO64 LYG is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO64 LYG, 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 RO64 LYG registered?

RO64 LYG is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 October 2014.

Is RO64 LYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO64 LYG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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