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WB05 MLB

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,884 mi
Last recorded115,884 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWB05 MLB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 115,884 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 115,880 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 106,544 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 99,808 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 86,079 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 85,956 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2021 69,073 miles

nearside front tyre deep cut in outer sidewall

offside rear brake disc scoured on inner surface

Fail 21 Oct 2021 68,975 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

nearside front tyre deep cut in outer sidewall

offside rear brake disc scoured on inner surface

Pass 14 Oct 2020 59,422 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 58,044 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 45,605 miles

Fuel filler pipe damp

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2018 34,490 miles

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 1 Apr 2017 27,747 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front cut in tread

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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WB05 MLB is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 WB05 MLB, 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 WB05 MLB registered?

WB05 MLB is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 March 2014.

Is WB05 MLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WB05 MLB 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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