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HN14 BCV

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,547 mi
Last recorded135,547 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN14 BCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 135,547 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 126,473 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 117,476 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 117,369 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake fluid contaminated.

Pass 31 Aug 2022 111,222 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 111,210 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 101,319 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 91,811 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 91,811 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 83,801 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 73,741 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 73,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 70,264 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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HN14 BCV is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HN14 BCV, 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 HN14 BCV registered?

HN14 BCV is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 May 2014.

Is HN14 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN14 BCV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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