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14 LOU

2018 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,215 mi
Last recorded90,215 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration14 LOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 90,215 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 81,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 69,699 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 69,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 62,649 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 53,591 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 53,591 miles

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

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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14 LOU is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 35,909 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 14 LOU, 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 8 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 14 LOU registered?

14 LOU is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is 14 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 14 LOU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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