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B5 RRC

2014 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,468 mi
Last recorded62,468 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 RRC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 62,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 58,274 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 52,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 52,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on both edges. Smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 49,473 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 45,685 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 41,481 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 39,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 39,149 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 34,758 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 34,758 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 31,305 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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B5 RRC is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B5 RRC, 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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B5 RRC is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 July 2014.

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