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L20 KCM

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,352 mi
Last recorded96,352 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 KCM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 96,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 84,466 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 81,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 76,607 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 72,567 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 69,837 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 67,770 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 67,770 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 63,452 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 May 2018 53,562 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 52,079 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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L20 KCM is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L20 KCM, 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 L20 KCM registered?

L20 KCM is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is L20 KCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L20 KCM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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