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DS14 OVC

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,236 mi
Last recorded119,236 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS14 OVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 119,236 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 106,648 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox diff oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 punctures 1 repairable 1 is not ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower daytime light slightly loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 punctures 1 repairable 1 is not ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 93,451 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower drl light unit loose at the bottom

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 93,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower drl light unit loose at the bottom

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 78,894 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 63,838 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 63,838 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 63,819 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 55,203 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 55,203 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 42,416 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 42,133 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 30,186 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 25,634 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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DS14 OVC is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black 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 DS14 OVC, 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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DS14 OVC is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 May 2014.

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