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DA14 VAO

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,782 mi
Last recorded112,782 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA14 VAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 112,782 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 112,782 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working CONNECTOR LOOSE IN HEADLIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 95,307 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 85,429 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 80,723 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 74,256 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 59,021 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 40,057 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 36,845 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 36,706 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 31,214 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 25,426 miles

n/s front tyre near limit & slightly cracked. NO CORDS SHOWING.

o/s & n/s rear tyres near limit & slightly cracked. NO CORDS SHOWING.

Fail 6 Jun 2017 25,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front tyre near limit & slightly cracked. NO CORDS SHOWING.

o/s & n/s rear tyres near limit & slightly cracked. NO CORDS SHOWING.

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 VAO is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black 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 DA14 VAO, 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 VAO registered?

DA14 VAO is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 June 2014.

Is DA14 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA14 VAO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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