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FG14 KFL

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,810 mi
Last recorded122,810 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG14 KFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 May 2026 122,810 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))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2025 100,999 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 100,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2024 86,371 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 86,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 74,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

bodywork damage to nearside rear quarter panel

both front tyres worn inner tread area

Pass 12 May 2022 67,509 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 62,196 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 May 2021 62,195 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road large crack in windscreen swept area (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 May 2020 55,804 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 47,590 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Feb 2019 47,588 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords on inner edge been run under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge tracking reqiured

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 40,920 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 29,422 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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FG14 KFL is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FG14 KFL, 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 FG14 KFL registered?

FG14 KFL is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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