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BR06 CGR

2014 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,722 mi
Last recorded112,722 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR06 CGR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 112,722 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 103,687 miles

All steering & suspension components are corroded

Handbrake has slight travel

Manufactures covers fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close & has ware on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 103,687 miles

All steering & suspension components are corroded

Handbrake has slight travel

Manufactures covers fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close & has ware on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 89,946 miles

Manufactures covers fitted

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 89,946 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Manufactures covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close & worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 80,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake has slight travel

Manufactures covers fitted

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 80,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake has slight travel

Manufactures covers fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 68,943 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear side discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 61,543 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 61,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished and cracked. 205/50//17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 61,454 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 53,743 miles

Front tyre slight wear on inner edge.

Offside Rear Brake discs slightly scored.

Fail 7 Mar 2019 53,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres slight wear on inner edge.

Pass 16 Mar 2018 41,557 miles

under trays /sill covers and engine cover fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2018 41,557 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

under trays /sill covers and engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 24,796 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

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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BR06 CGR is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BR06 CGR, 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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BR06 CGR is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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