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BK14 WNU

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,987 mi
Last recorded157,987 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK14 WNU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 157,987 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 151,102 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn more outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 142,234 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2023 142,234 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 134,149 miles

both front tyres wearing heavily to edges

oil around engine

Fail 31 Oct 2022 134,149 miles

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

both front tyres wearing heavily to edges

oil around engine

Pass 18 Oct 2021 126,017 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 116,759 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 23 Apr 2019 105,929 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.mm and smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2019 105,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.mm and smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2018 75,475 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 53,116 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

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 WNU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 WNU, 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 WNU registered?

BK14 WNU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 April 2014.

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