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2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,634 mi
Last recorded114,634 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL14 NBD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 114,634 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount bearing rough on rotation, Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 114,634 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 Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount bearing rough on rotation, Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres and cracking on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 112,134 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 109,061 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 105,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 102,853 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 99,053 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 95,614 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 95,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 74,518 miles

front brake application slightly uneven

items removed from drivers view prior to test

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit

Fail 23 Mar 2017 74,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application slightly uneven

items removed from drivers view prior to test

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit

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 NBD is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NL14 NBD, 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 NBD registered?

NL14 NBD is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 April 2014.

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