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FT14 FOA

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,687 mi
Last recorded89,687 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT14 FOA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 89,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 89,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 83,359 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 83,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2023 74,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush bonding failing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush bonding failing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to inspect rear seats and belts due to large, fitted, pet transport system in place.

Fail 24 Jun 2023 74,029 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Offside door mirror casing was cracked and broken apart. Now refitted, no hazard presented. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush bonding failing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush bonding failing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to inspect rear seats and belts due to large, fitted, pet transport system in place.

Pass 15 Jun 2022 61,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush bonding failing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush bonding failing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 61,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner sidewall also split due to suspected structural failure, cuts in tread exposing plies, and the inner edge of the tread surface is unevenly worn. . (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. Also has cut in tread, exposing plies, and the tread surface is unevenly worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush bonding failing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush bonding failing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 52,431 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn unevenly. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 52,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn unevenly. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 46,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 40,631 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 32,949 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 21,645 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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FT14 FOA is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 FT14 FOA, 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 FT14 FOA registered?

FT14 FOA is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 July 2014.

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