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L30 SOF

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,312 mi
Last recorded61,312 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 SOF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 61,312 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 59,052 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 56,522 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 53,958 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 51,532 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 48,854 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 46,283 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Sep 2020 46,281 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2019 41,729 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 36,217 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2017 29,143 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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L30 SOF is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 L30 SOF, 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 L30 SOF registered?

L30 SOF is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 September 2014.

Is L30 SOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L30 SOF 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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