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W30 DWS

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,490 mi
Last recorded104,490 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW30 DWS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 104,490 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 104,480 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside 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))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 99,115 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2024 91,098 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 82,309 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 72,092 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 55,950 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 55,950 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 44,942 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (bonding braking away) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 44,942 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (bonding braking away) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 28,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear emissions to clean to detect

Fail 5 Mar 2019 28,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear emissions to clean to detect

Pass 7 Mar 2018 21,504 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 15,783 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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W30 DWS is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W30 DWS, 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 W30 DWS registered?

W30 DWS is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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