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AU51 LEX

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,749 mi
Last recorded133,749 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU51 LEX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 133,749 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 9 Apr 2025 132,802 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills and exhaust system are corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 9 Apr 2025 132,801 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills and exhaust system are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 2 Apr 2024 131,379 miles

exhaust system and front and rear subframes are corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 2 Apr 2024 131,379 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system and front and rear subframes are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Apr 2023 130,328 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 128,163 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 128,163 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 105,900 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 90,279 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 58,576 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

engine covers fitted

not much reserve travel on hand brake lever

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2018 36,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 36,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2017 31,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn . (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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AU51 LEX is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black 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 AU51 LEX, 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 AU51 LEX registered?

AU51 LEX is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 October 2014.

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