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MD53 MEG

2014 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,919 mi
Last recorded53,919 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 MEG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 53,919 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 46,759 miles

Under Trays Fitted Covering Testable Items

Fail 28 Dec 2024 46,712 miles

Side repeater not working osf wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn down to 3.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted concealing testable items

Pass 22 Dec 2023 36,504 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 34,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 32,494 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 22 Jan 2021 30,616 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr,nsr osf tyres deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 28,018 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 23,805 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 20,582 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 16,086 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 16,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MD53 MEG is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MD53 MEG, 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 MD53 MEG registered?

MD53 MEG is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 January 2014.

Is MD53 MEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD53 MEG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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