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BK05 RAY

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,332 mi
Last recorded89,332 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 RAY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 89,332 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 89,055 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 73,336 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 55,223 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 55,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2023 45,482 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 45,407 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Feb 2022 42,393 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 42,393 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 35,800 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides and slight tread lift (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 35,800 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides and slight tread lift (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 31,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres slight tread lift

Pass 6 Jul 2018 26,104 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 21,419 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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BK05 RAY is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BK05 RAY, 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 BK05 RAY registered?

BK05 RAY is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 July 2014.

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