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BL14 XXS

2014 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

194,132 mi
Last recorded194,132 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL14 XXS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 194,132 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 186,747 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 186,747 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 179,122 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 168,801 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 168,801 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 159,097 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 159,097 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 149,646 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 118,744 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 66,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 66,679 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2017 53,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XXS is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 XXS, 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 XXS registered?

BL14 XXS is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 July 2014.

Is BL14 XXS safe to buy?

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