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KS14 MDE

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,987 mi
Last recorded196,987 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS14 MDE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 196,987 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2024 196,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Jul 2023 174,571 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2023 174,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 152,381 miles

Rear both rear tyres wearing stept

Pass 24 Jul 2021 129,373 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 111,225 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 89,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm + worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 64,209 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 42,539 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 42,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KS14 MDE is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KS14 MDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS14 MDE registered?

KS14 MDE is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is KS14 MDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS14 MDE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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