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NL14 HGP

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,697 mi
Last recorded114,697 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL14 HGP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 114,697 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2026 114,697 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 100,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE EDGE AND SIDEWALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 100,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH N/S AND O/S WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE EDGE AND SIDEWALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 88,261 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 84,154 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 84,154 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 76,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 76,625 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 65,560 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 65,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 53,160 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2019 53,160 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2018 27,916 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 25,805 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 26 Mar 2018 25,805 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2017 15,954 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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NL14 HGP is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NL14 HGP, 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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NL14 HGP is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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