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KR64 VLJ

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,141 mi
Last recorded82,141 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR64 VLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 82,141 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 71,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear unable to check seatbelt

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 71,398 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear unable to check seatbelt

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 66,186 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 66,186 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 62,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 62,103 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 57,245 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 57,245 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 51,555 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kgs (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 51,525 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kgs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 47,360 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 41,402 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 29,663 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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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KR64 VLJ is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KR64 VLJ, 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 KR64 VLJ registered?

KR64 VLJ is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 December 2014.

Is KR64 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR64 VLJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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