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FX14 SXC

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,417 mi
Last recorded164,417 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX14 SXC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 164,417 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 164,417 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 157,517 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 151,103 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 143,157 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 143,155 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 136,196 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 136,175 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 127,992 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 122,445 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 113,952 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 113,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 102,350 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 91,603 miles

205/55/R16/91V. Fronts 6mm. Rears 4mm.

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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FX14 SXC is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FX14 SXC, 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 FX14 SXC registered?

FX14 SXC is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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