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BT14 KZS

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,480 mi
Last recorded61,480 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT14 KZS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 61,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2024 60,127 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 58,008 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 54,150 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 49,801 miles

Front pads over 1/2 worn

Fail 1 Jun 2021 49,799 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front pads over 1/2 worn

Pass 13 May 2020 46,585 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 24,226 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 19,365 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 19,276 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 16,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BT14 KZS is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT14 KZS, 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 BT14 KZS registered?

BT14 KZS is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 June 2014.

Is BT14 KZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT14 KZS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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