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M111 VSW

2014 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,913 mi
Last recorded45,913 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 VSW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 45,913 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2025 68,700 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (2017) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS light on dash.

Pass 5 Feb 2025 44,315 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 64,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 42,610 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 60,196 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 41,399 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 52,076 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 52,076 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 39,860 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 46,663 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 46,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2021 37,937 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 42,686 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 42,686 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

engine oil and coolant low

Pass 7 Aug 2020 34,540 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 37,799 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 37,799 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 20,276 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 20,233 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 33,207 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre suspect inner tyre wall damage ()

Pass 30 May 2018 16,096 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 27,423 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Fail 5 Oct 2017 27,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 12,043 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 May 2017 12,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 19,082 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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M111 VSW is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M111 VSW, 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 M111 VSW registered?

M111 VSW is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 July 2014.

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