CarVerify

Free Car Check

LM14 ZBU

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,442 mi
Last recorded162,442 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM14 ZBU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 162,442 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 166,441 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2025 140,591 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 140,591 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear damp caliper & wheel

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shields loose

Pass 9 May 2024 116,004 miles

rear heat shield loose

Pass 17 May 2023 97,631 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 80,336 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 80,331 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 63,411 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 55,389 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads getting low 2 to 3 k ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 47,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 37,683 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 29,720 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LM14 ZBU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LM14 ZBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LM14 ZBU?

You can check the full history of LM14 ZBU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LM14 ZBU registered?

LM14 ZBU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is LM14 ZBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM14 ZBU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM14 ZBU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LM14 ZBU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.