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BF14 UPN

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,090 mi
Last recorded152,090 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF14 UPN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 152,090 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 149,424 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 145,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F Brake pad wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Stone chip on windscreen

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R Brake pad wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear N/S/R seat belt twisted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/F Brake pad wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F Tyre worn bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/R Brake pad wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear O/S/R seat belt Twisted

Pass 3 Aug 2023 129,765 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 1 Aug 2023 129,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 May 2022 109,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 92,883 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 92,883 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2020 81,792 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Near side front

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

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 81,792 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Near side front

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 66,933 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 66,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 53,499 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 53,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 44,222 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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BF14 UPN is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF14 UPN, 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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BF14 UPN is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 March 2014.

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