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L30 XJC

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,650 mi
Last recorded174,650 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 XJC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 174,650 miles

travel on handbrake

Pass 18 Nov 2024 162,058 miles

travel on handbrake

Pass 4 Dec 2023 151,640 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 151,639 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 137,590 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 137,588 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 120,203 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 107,374 miles

service light on

Pass 5 Dec 2019 99,534 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 80,563 miles

parking brake cable may require some adjustment

Pass 7 Dec 2017 67,272 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 65,013 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 XJC is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XJC, 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 L30 XJC registered?

L30 XJC is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 April 2014.

Is L30 XJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L30 XJC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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