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DT09 MEL

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,356 mi
Last recorded91,356 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT09 MEL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 91,356 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 91,291 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2025 88,230 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 5 Jul 2024 84,818 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 81,039 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 75,782 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 61,751 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 54,545 miles

Emissions test carried out, zero emissions detected - too clean to record reading.

Fail 2 Jun 2020 54,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Emissions test carried out, zero emissions detected - too clean to record reading.

Pass 14 Jun 2019 46,874 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 38,778 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 28,698 miles

no smoke detected

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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DT09 MEL is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DT09 MEL, 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 DT09 MEL registered?

DT09 MEL is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 June 2014.

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