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KE14 LNZ

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

174,228 mi
Last recorded174,228 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE14 LNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 174,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge/ 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 174,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge/ 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2025 163,542 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Aug 2025 163,531 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2024 156,180 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Sep 2024 156,174 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Sep 2023 147,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 147,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 138,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 138,471 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 126,235 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 30 Jul 2021 126,235 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 116,219 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 106,114 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 106,114 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 96,790 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 73,080 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Aug 2017 73,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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KE14 LNZ is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KE14 LNZ, 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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KE14 LNZ is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 August 2014.

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