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DF14 SXC

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,895 mi
Last recorded95,895 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF14 SXC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 95,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake Requirements only just met.

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

Offside Front wheel has slight movement

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer case both & brake ferrules rust (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan arm both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bush both perishing/ deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2025 95,895 miles

Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear parking brake Requirements only just met.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front wheel has slight movement

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer case both & brake ferrules rust (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan arm both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bush both perishing/ deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2024 87,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre reaching 1.6 mm on edge

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly wearing on edge

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 87,890 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre reaching 1.6 mm on edge

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly wearing on edge

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 80,322 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear Deteriorated badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 80,321 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear Deteriorated badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 75,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 75,744 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 71,168 miles

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

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 16 Jul 2021 71,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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 22 Jul 2020 65,930 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 56,923 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 42,556 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 22,211 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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DF14 SXC 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 64.3%.

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 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 DF14 SXC, 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 DF14 SXC registered?

DF14 SXC is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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