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NG14 UKU

2014 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,097 mi
Last recorded106,097 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG14 UKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 106,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Nov 2025 106,097 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2024 97,725 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 97,725 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 88,233 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2022 77,165 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2022 77,165 miles

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2021 65,695 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 65,694 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 60,386 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Under trays fitted unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Nov 2020 60,376 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Under trays fitted unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle

Pass 30 May 2019 45,405 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 May 2019 45,403 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 May 2018 32,194 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 28,481 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 UKU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UKU, 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 UKU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 July 2014.

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