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WG64 WDY

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,110 mi
Last recorded126,110 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG64 WDY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 126,110 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 126,104 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 112,603 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 112,597 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake badly binding (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 95,945 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 83,569 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 83,563 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 72,281 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 64,362 miles

Front both offside & nearside tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Dec 2019 64,355 miles

Brake slack adjuster has abnormal movement park brake has no reserve travel (1.1.18 (a))

Front both offside & nearside tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2018 50,106 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 50,106 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 35,961 miles

Damage to nearside front corner bumper - no sharp edges at this time

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WDY is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WDY, 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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WG64 WDY is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 December 2014.

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