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HN14 BDE

2014 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,198 mi
Last recorded78,198 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN14 BDE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 78,198 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nsf inner

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsr (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured osr (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 77,919 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front below 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nsf inner

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsr (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured osr (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 73,945 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has play

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 73,939 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has play

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 66,979 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 66,533 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 61,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 52,422 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 52,332 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres have zero tread on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2020 46,403 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 46,403 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Added fuel additive and re-tested (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 38,973 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 35,039 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 24,498 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 24,498 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 15,986 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BDE is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BDE, 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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HN14 BDE is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 June 2014.

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