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FX14 VBM

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,070 mi
Last recorded86,070 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX14 VBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 86,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 76,473 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 69,639 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 63,803 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 63,802 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 58,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 58,901 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 55,667 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 55,666 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 52,686 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 52,686 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit test limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 45,893 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 34,675 miles

Engine top cover obscuring view.

Engine underside trays obscuring view.

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 23,552 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 19,073 miles

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

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 VBM is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FX14 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

FX14 VBM is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 March 2014.

Is FX14 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX14 VBM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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