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BG14 KLK

2014 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,945 mi
Last recorded99,945 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG14 KLK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 99,945 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very very badly worn on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has very deep cracks close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 96,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 91,835 miles

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

exhaust heat shield damaged and loose

Pass 26 Apr 2023 87,784 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 87,784 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 81,524 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 75,506 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge smooth (close to cords 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 75,499 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge smooth (close to cords 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 57,749 miles

engine covers and undertrays obscuring view to some components

Fail 5 May 2020 57,749 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays obscuring view to some components

Pass 2 May 2019 43,106 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 43,104 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 28,377 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 20,265 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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BG14 KLK is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Bronze 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 BG14 KLK, 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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BG14 KLK is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 May 2014.

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