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AO14 BMU

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,537 mi
Last recorded147,537 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 BMU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 147,537 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2025 133,333 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 126,401 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Mar 2024 126,263 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2023 117,437 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 109,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 98,047 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 89,728 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 81,671 miles

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 74,314 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 67,004 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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AO14 BMU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AO14 BMU, 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 BMU registered?

AO14 BMU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 June 2014.

Is AO14 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO14 BMU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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