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AO14 SWU

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,926 mi
Last recorded90,926 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 90,926 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 90,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 84,343 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 78,830 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 71,025 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jan 2022 64,254 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jan 2021 54,871 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 8 Jul 2019 39,457 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jul 2018 28,493 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 10 Jul 2017 19,063 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

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 SWU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SWU, 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 AO14 SWU registered?

AO14 SWU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 July 2014.

Is AO14 SWU safe to buy?

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