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L31 VSY

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,988 mi
Last recorded70,988 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 VSY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 70,988 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 68,920 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 67,738 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 67,731 miles

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

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 65,528 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 65,383 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 61,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge no visible tread (STRONG ADVISE) 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge no visible tread (STRONG ADVISE) 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (STRONG ADVISE) 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 61,769 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge no visible tread (STRONG ADVISE) 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge no visible tread (STRONG ADVISE) 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (STRONG ADVISE) 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 56,271 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 56,271 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements AND REAR (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 50,868 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 50,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2019 44,316 miles

Front reg plat deteriorate/staring to de-laminate but not likely to be misread

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 44,316 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front reg plat deteriorate/staring to de-laminate but not likely to be misread

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 38,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 32,130 miles

Engine under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking air

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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L31 VSY is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L31 VSY, 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 L31 VSY registered?

L31 VSY is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 March 2014.

Is L31 VSY safe to buy?

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