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KS14 OBU

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,401 mi
Last recorded125,401 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS14 OBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 125,401 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 119,586 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 114,540 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 114,540 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 109,537 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 104,695 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 104,688 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 98,993 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 97,578 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 97,566 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 83,514 miles

Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 65,188 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 49,664 miles

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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KS14 OBU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 KS14 OBU, 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 KS14 OBU registered?

KS14 OBU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 July 2014.

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