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AO14 BLZ

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,289 mi
Last recorded79,289 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 BLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 79,289 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 63,922 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 60,520 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 57,034 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 57,034 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))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 53,410 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 50,060 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 50,058 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 46,957 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 46,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 42,432 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 38,235 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 35,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 35,174 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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AO14 BLZ is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO14 BLZ, 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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What year was AO14 BLZ registered?

AO14 BLZ is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 March 2014.

Is AO14 BLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO14 BLZ shows 14 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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