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NG14 BDF

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,849 mi
Last recorded124,849 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG14 BDF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 124,849 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 113,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 113,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 99,160 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 88,115 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 78,741 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 78,678 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 68,996 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 57,240 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 49,119 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 49,119 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 41,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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 BDF is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NG14 BDF registered?

NG14 BDF is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 July 2014.

Is NG14 BDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG14 BDF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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