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WG64 LYJ

2014 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,389 mi
Last recorded66,389 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG64 LYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 66,389 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 53,116 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 49,642 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 49,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 44,634 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 39,485 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 34,383 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 34,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 29,997 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush perished slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2019 25,655 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear tyres feathering slightly inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2018 20,499 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 20,495 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 15,875 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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WG64 LYJ is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Bronze 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 WG64 LYJ, 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 WG64 LYJ registered?

WG64 LYJ is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 November 2014.

Is WG64 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG64 LYJ 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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