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2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,046 mi
Last recorded143,046 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB04 BAN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 143,046 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 143,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2025 132,024 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 114,361 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 114,353 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested nearside front brake hose popped on test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 99,993 miles

Offside Front 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 18 May 2023 99,993 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 99,708 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 88,833 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 80,029 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 71,150 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 67,560 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 64,115 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 64,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 51,818 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 35,992 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of engine 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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BB04 BAN is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BB04 BAN, 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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BB04 BAN is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 January 2014.

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