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NL14 MZG

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,980 mi
Last recorded124,980 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL14 MZG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 124,980 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 115,731 miles

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))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 115,731 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 96,240 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 74,884 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt twisted

Pass 13 Oct 2021 59,413 miles

Offside Rear seat belt twisted

Fail 13 Oct 2021 59,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear seat belt twisted

Pass 6 Oct 2020 46,475 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2020 46,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2019 37,218 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 31,077 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 25,245 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 19,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Sidewall deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 19,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Sidewall deteriorated (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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NL14 MZG is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MZG, 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 NL14 MZG registered?

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

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