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CA57 HAR

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,959 mi
Last recorded96,959 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 HAR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 96,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 96,944 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 88,839 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 88,823 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 81,650 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 77,087 miles

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

Pass 18 Mar 2022 70,689 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 70,689 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 65,191 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 61,120 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 52,888 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 40,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x4 (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x4 (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 28,278 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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CA57 HAR is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CA57 HAR, 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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CA57 HAR is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 March 2014.

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