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NG14 BCU

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,080 mi
Last recorded144,080 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG14 BCU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 144,080 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))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 144,079 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 124,575 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 124,575 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 105,787 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 105,759 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Bolt broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, cracked / perished + out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 87,827 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking down tread and perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel is different to the rest.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe blistering (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel stiff to rotate

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Blistering (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 87,827 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush has excessive movement and deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush has excessive movement and deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking down tread and perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel is different to the rest.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe blistering (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel stiff to rotate

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Blistering (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 78,835 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 76,829 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 65,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 63,065 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 55,923 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 47,483 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 39,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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NG14 BCU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NG14 BCU, 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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NG14 BCU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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