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V1 WBM

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,222 mi
Last recorded54,222 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 WBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 54,222 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 51,151 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 51,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 47,280 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 42,563 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 42,562 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 37,897 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 32,827 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 30,749 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 28,126 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 22,127 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 22,127 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 17,540 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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V1 WBM is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V1 WBM, 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 V1 WBM registered?

V1 WBM is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 October 2014.

Is V1 WBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V1 WBM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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