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LK14 XCL

2014 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,003 mi
Last recorded103,003 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK14 XCL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 103,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 91,740 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 91,740 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 82,332 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 82,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 73,854 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 63,835 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 63,835 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 54,026 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))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 54,026 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 5 Aug 2020 46,110 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 39,601 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 39,028 miles

Offside Front daytime running lamp insecure

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

front wipers poor

Fail 23 May 2019 39,024 miles

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp insecure

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

front wipers poor

Pass 21 May 2018 32,127 miles

Front Both windscreen wipers poor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 24,701 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 XCL is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XCL, 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 XCL registered?

LK14 XCL is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 April 2014.

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