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DP14 OLH

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,785 mi
Last recorded88,785 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP14 OLH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 88,785 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 85,895 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 77,496 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 68,612 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 68,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 59,508 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 53,632 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front headlamp scuffed but not seriously reducing light output or affecting headlight aim

Pass 15 Jul 2019 46,274 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smeering (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective due to scuff damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 46,272 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low due to coil spring brokern (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smeering (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective due to scuff damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 37,685 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside front wiper slightly smearing

Fail 23 Jul 2018 37,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside front wiper slightly smearing

Pass 26 Jun 2017 28,940 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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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DP14 OLH is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DP14 OLH, 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 DP14 OLH registered?

DP14 OLH is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 July 2014.

Is DP14 OLH safe to buy?

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