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W8 ATB

2014 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

185,868 mi
Last recorded185,868 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 ATB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 185,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 171,689 miles

225/45zr18y

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front 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 4 Nov 2023 157,819 miles

225/45/18y

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 Front 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 Nov 2023 157,819 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

225/45/18y

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 Front 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 1 Nov 2022 141,961 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 126,106 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED BUT NOT LIKELY TO BE MISREAD

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE HAS CUT IN TREAD DOESNT APPEAR TO BEING SHOWING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 126,106 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle TYYRE RUBBING AGAINST WHEEL ARCH (5.2.3 (f))

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED BUT NOT LIKELY TO BE MISREAD

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE HAS CUT IN TREAD DOESNT APPEAR TO BEING SHOWING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 116,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 99,342 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 76,187 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 53,560 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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W8 ATB is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 W8 ATB, 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 W8 ATB registered?

W8 ATB is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 May 2014.

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