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LS14 OSW

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,300 mi
Last recorded164,300 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS14 OSW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 164,300 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2024 149,158 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 149,158 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 137,873 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 137,873 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 127,008 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 115,397 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 115,332 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 105,737 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 65,978 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 42,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 31,977 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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LS14 OSW is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS14 OSW, 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

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What year was LS14 OSW registered?

LS14 OSW is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is LS14 OSW safe to buy?

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