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L7 LMV

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

126,264 mi
Last recorded126,264 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 LMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 126,264 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 123,904 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 121,341 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 119,324 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 119,324 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 116,899 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Aug 2021 114,078 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 112,053 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 108,874 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 102,439 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 81,305 miles

engine cover &under tray fitted

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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L7 LMV is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,984cc 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 L7 LMV, 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 L7 LMV registered?

L7 LMV is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 July 2014.

Is L7 LMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 LMV 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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