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M23 RUE

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,722 mi
Last recorded87,722 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 RUE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 87,722 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 87,722 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 76,513 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 68,867 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 61,839 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 45,399 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 30,287 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 21,541 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 20,269 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre misshaped on inside

Pass 27 Nov 2018 16,037 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear tyres misshaped on insides

Pass 28 Nov 2017 12,673 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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M23 RUE is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M23 RUE, 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 M23 RUE registered?

M23 RUE is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 November 2014.

Is M23 RUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M23 RUE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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