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BT14 LAE

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,601 mi
Last recorded89,601 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT14 LAE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 89,601 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 80,708 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 80,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting excessively loose bolt loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2024 71,657 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 59,702 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 59,702 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 55,756 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 49,708 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 44,156 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 35,170 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 27,985 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 22,702 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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BT14 LAE is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LAE, 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 LAE registered?

BT14 LAE is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 June 2014.

Is BT14 LAE safe to buy?

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