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BR11 JCB

2014 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,297 mi
Last recorded77,297 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR11 JCB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 77,297 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 71,162 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 63,296 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 63,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 63,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 57,650 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 57,650 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 51,061 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 51,061 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 47,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 45,006 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

Pass 11 Feb 2019 40,650 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 32,711 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad getting thin. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad getting thin. (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 32,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad getting thin. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad getting thin. (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 25,268 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 JCB is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JCB, 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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BR11 JCB is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 March 2014.

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