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FD63 ZLV

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,123 mi
Last recorded161,123 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD63 ZLV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 161,123 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 155,911 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 149,905 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 149,905 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 142,458 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 131,973 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 131,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 116,162 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 116,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 94,153 miles

Front both tyres bald on inner shoulder close to last layer of rubber

Rear both tyres stepped inner tread

Pass 22 Jan 2018 75,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 54,692 miles

Rear inner pads running low

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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FD63 ZLV 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 FD63 ZLV, 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 FD63 ZLV registered?

FD63 ZLV is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 January 2014.

Is FD63 ZLV safe to buy?

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