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DG14 VMR

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,274 mi
Last recorded106,274 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG14 VMR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 106,274 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 106,274 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 96,815 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 90,883 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 88,902 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top strut mount/bearing tight and gripping the coil spring. Noisy when turning. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 88,902 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre out of shape.. Flat spots (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45r17. Cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre out of shape.. Flat spots (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top strut mount/bearing tight and gripping the coil spring. Noisy when turning. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 77,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

boost pipe insucure

service overdue

Fail 10 Jun 2022 77,495 miles

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

boost pipe insucure

Pass 17 May 2021 61,214 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 59,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 47,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 37,130 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 26,989 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 26,988 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DG14 VMR is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,984cc 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 DG14 VMR, 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 DG14 VMR registered?

DG14 VMR is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 March 2014.

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