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MA14 DXS

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

99,254 mi
Last recorded99,254 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA14 DXS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 99,254 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))

Pass 17 May 2025 95,595 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 95,595 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 89,735 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 89,735 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 82,192 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2023 82,192 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 75,076 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 68,791 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 68,788 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 61,254 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 53,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 53,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 40,213 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wipers streaky

Pass 10 May 2017 26,822 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 25,793 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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MA14 DXS is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 MA14 DXS, 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 MA14 DXS registered?

MA14 DXS is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 March 2014.

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