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L22 EEO

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,208 mi
Last recorded127,208 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 EEO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 127,208 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2026 126,614 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 115,202 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 112,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 112,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 107,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, perished and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 107,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, perished and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 100,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 100,587 miles

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 90,887 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 90,887 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 81,910 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 74,002 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 74,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 53,377 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 53,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 44,323 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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L22 EEO is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L22 EEO, 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 L22 EEO registered?

L22 EEO is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is L22 EEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L22 EEO shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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