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NB52 NAB

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,516 mi
Last recorded128,516 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB52 NAB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 128,516 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 128,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Carrier Fitted to Windscreen, Also items around interior rear view mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner Pad too the Metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 112,714 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 99,997 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 99,685 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Damaged by road spring. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mounting excessive lift. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Carrier fitted. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH sides inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 87,855 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Around interior rear view mirror.

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of lower suspension arm, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 78,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 67,480 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 57,478 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 49,090 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 41,841 miles

Emissions too clean for smoke test.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Nov 2018 41,841 miles

Emissions too clean for smoke test.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 31,382 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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NB52 NAB is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 NB52 NAB, 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 NB52 NAB registered?

NB52 NAB is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 October 2014.

Is NB52 NAB safe to buy?

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