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BK14 KTU

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,936 mi
Last recorded46,936 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK14 KTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 46,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner sidewall and perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 46,936 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner sidewall and perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 43,789 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 41,930 miles

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

Rear brake discs severely corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2022 39,587 miles

Front and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2+mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 39,587 miles

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

Front and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2+mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 36,047 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 33,516 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 25,920 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 19,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cut outer sidewall (piece missing)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 19,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cut outer sidewall (piece missing)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 14,356 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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BK14 KTU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BK14 KTU, 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 BK14 KTU registered?

BK14 KTU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 April 2014.

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