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BK14 MPZ

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

155,348 mi
Last recorded155,348 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK14 MPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 155,348 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 155,346 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 142,287 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 142,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 124,237 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 124,237 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 112,568 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 112,563 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 99,062 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 99,062 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 85,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall, also has cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 85,842 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall, also has cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 85,607 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 80,452 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 66,128 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 52,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut to cords less than 25mm

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily along inner edge

both rear tyres deformed along inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

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 MPZ 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 56.3%.

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 BK14 MPZ, 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 MPZ registered?

BK14 MPZ is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 July 2014.

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