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L80 MLB

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

113,983 mi
Last recorded113,983 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 MLB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 113,983 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 99,834 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 87,869 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

manufactures engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2023 75,449 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 62,441 miles

manufactures engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2022 62,441 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

manufactures engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2021 51,790 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 47,041 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 37,699 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 28,027 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 17,992 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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L80 MLB is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red 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 L80 MLB, 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 L80 MLB registered?

L80 MLB is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is L80 MLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L80 MLB 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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