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KM14 VWC

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,193 mi
Last recorded149,193 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM14 VWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 149,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front brake pipes slightly swelling under coating. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes slightly swelling under coating. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim slightly distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush slightly split/worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush slightly split/worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim slightly distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush slightly split/worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread ,slick. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2026 149,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements Not locking off both sides , low on offside. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel on lever. (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front brake pipes slightly swelling under coating. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes slightly swelling under coating. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim slightly distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush slightly split/worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush slightly split/worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim slightly distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush slightly split/worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread ,slick. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 142,150 miles

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2025 142,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 130,729 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 109,387 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 85,539 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 85,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 67,057 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 53,557 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 46,807 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 38,466 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 27,869 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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KM14 VWC is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KM14 VWC, 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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KM14 VWC is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 May 2014.

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