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DV14 RCX

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,434 mi
Last recorded164,434 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV14 RCX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 164,434 miles

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 153,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 153,907 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb loose in lamp unit (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 141,228 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 141,216 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 122,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 122,917 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 107,188 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 93,259 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 93,257 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 85,543 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 85,543 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 72,454 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 58,174 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 41,485 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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DV14 RCX is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV14 RCX, 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 DV14 RCX registered?

DV14 RCX is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 March 2014.

Is DV14 RCX safe to buy?

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