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WL06 MCG

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,023 mi
Last recorded125,023 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 MCG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 125,023 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 125,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 108,857 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 96,027 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 85,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 83,860 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 81,660 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn less than 1.6 mm on inside and outside edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 64,665 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 52,955 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 52,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Metal to metal with pads (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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WL06 MCG is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 WL06 MCG, 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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WL06 MCG is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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