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WA57 ELK

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,689 mi
Last recorded106,689 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA57 ELK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 106,689 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 104,899 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 103,232 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 103,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 99,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 99,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 94,342 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 94,341 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 90,803 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 81,209 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 73,755 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 63,118 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 52,501 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 42,194 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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WA57 ELK 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 78.6%.

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 WA57 ELK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA57 ELK registered?

WA57 ELK is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 January 2014.

Is WA57 ELK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA57 ELK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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