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BR11 DEZ

2014 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,957 mi
Last recorded97,957 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR11 DEZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 97,957 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 89,618 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 87,017 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 87,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 76,954 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 67,849 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 67,849 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 57,969 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 57,969 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 53,087 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 53,087 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 40,408 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 40,408 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 28,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 30 Nov 2016 17,738 miles

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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BR11 DEZ is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BR11 DEZ, 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 BR11 DEZ registered?

BR11 DEZ is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 February 2014.

Is BR11 DEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR11 DEZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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