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LK14 HRE

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

178,764 mi
Last recorded178,764 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK14 HRE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 178,764 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly misshaped on the inside edge 205/50/17

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2025 178,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on the inside edge and has a nail in the tread 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inside edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre slightly misshaped on the inside edge 205/50/17

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 165,193 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 164,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 164,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicating a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 147,050 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 147,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicating a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 130,610 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 130,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 113,413 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2020 99,807 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 83,708 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 68,152 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 68,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 52,317 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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LK14 HRE is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LK14 HRE, 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 LK14 HRE registered?

LK14 HRE is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 July 2014.

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