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DA14 UGL

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,456 mi
Last recorded176,456 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA14 UGL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 176,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1X number plate light inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 156,821 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 134,938 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 134,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 111,546 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 111,546 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 92,038 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 73,823 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 73,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 59,948 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 59,928 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 45,894 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 39,937 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 32,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DA14 UGL is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA14 UGL, 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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DA14 UGL is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 June 2014.

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