Broken volume keys prevent factory reset locked nexus

[AC Question]

I have a nexus 4 i have forgot my lock pattern and my volume keys are broken so i can't factory reset. Can the nexus be wiped without control of the volume keys? Can it be wiped from a pc

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! You could probably use an ADB command, but I think the phone has to have USB debugging turned on.

What happens if you fail the pattern unlock enough? Does it give you the option to enter your Google credentials? https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/3388218?hl=en