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WA14 VMU

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,719 mi
Last recorded153,719 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA14 VMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 153,719 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 153,717 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 147,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 137,581 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 131,760 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 131,760 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 113,020 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 92,371 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 73,483 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 53,092 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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WA14 VMU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WA14 VMU, 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 WA14 VMU registered?

WA14 VMU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 March 2014.

Is WA14 VMU safe to buy?

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