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A4 LGU

2014 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,710 mi
Last recorded33,710 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 LGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 33,710 miles

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

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

considerable play in both deteriorating front suspension lower wishbone rear mountings

Pass 11 Oct 2024 26,421 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 25,928 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 24,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 24,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 23,512 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 23,512 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 22,770 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 22,236 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 19,353 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 14,115 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 10,253 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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A4 LGU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A4 LGU, 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 A4 LGU registered?

A4 LGU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 January 2014.

Is A4 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 LGU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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