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BL14 TPV

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,931 mi
Last recorded105,931 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL14 TPV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 105,931 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush's both side's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2025 98,786 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever high but still has reserve travel

Pass 24 Jan 2024 92,317 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 92,300 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 84,339 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges very close to exposing chords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2023 84,291 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges very close to exposing chords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 77,517 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 71,909 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 71,909 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 58,319 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 44,862 miles

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

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

Fail 31 May 2018 44,862 miles

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 34,140 miles

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front brake pads getting low

rear inner brake pads getting low

slight lip front and rear brake discs

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 TPV is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black 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 TPV, 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 TPV registered?

BL14 TPV is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 June 2014.

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The MOT history for BL14 TPV 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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