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BG14 KLZ

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,071 mi
Last recorded101,071 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG14 KLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 101,071 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 89,551 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 89,551 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 89,323 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 82,396 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 75,107 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 69,892 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 62,962 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 57,495 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 54,766 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 54,766 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 54,484 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 54,484 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 50,518 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 50,250 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 44,634 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 KLZ is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 BG14 KLZ, 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 BG14 KLZ registered?

BG14 KLZ is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 June 2014.

Is BG14 KLZ safe to buy?

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