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DA14 VAE

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,054 mi
Last recorded92,054 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA14 VAE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 92,054 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 92,054 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 86,805 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Leaving residue across the windscreen, but not effecting drivers view of the road (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Feb 2025 86,793 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Leaving residue across the windscreen, but not effecting drivers view of the road (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2024 75,369 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 75,363 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre side wall ()

Pass 30 Jan 2023 62,871 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 51,036 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 51,008 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 40,633 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs worn low and lipped.

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 34,558 miles

n/s &o/s front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Feb 2019 27,340 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 12,165 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 8,809 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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 VAE is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White 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 VAE, 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 DA14 VAE registered?

DA14 VAE is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 June 2014.

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