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BL14 FXV

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,205 mi
Last recorded78,205 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL14 FXV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 78,205 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2025 78,205 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 71,651 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 71,630 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 65,504 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 65,504 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 62,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 53,634 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 45,164 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 45,163 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 38,275 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 24,976 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 20,713 miles

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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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BL14 FXV is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BL14 FXV, 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 BL14 FXV registered?

BL14 FXV is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 July 2014.

Is BL14 FXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL14 FXV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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