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BP14 ERK

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,914 mi
Last recorded95,914 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP14 ERK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 95,914 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 95,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 89,670 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 81,364 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 72,846 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 63,590 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2021 63,590 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2021 60,980 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 60,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 54,175 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 41,427 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 29,241 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge of tread

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 18,402 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cut on outer sidewall

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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BP14 ERK 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 76.9%.

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 BP14 ERK, 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 BP14 ERK registered?

BP14 ERK is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 July 2014.

Is BP14 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP14 ERK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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