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NL14 XAT

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,935 mi
Last recorded76,935 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 76,935 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 72,808 miles

Central Rear heat shield loose

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front missing under tray

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 72,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear heat shield loose

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front missing under tray

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear replacement (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 69,334 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2023 65,685 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 63,297 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 60,223 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 60,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 59,237 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 59,237 miles

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

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 51,909 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 43,944 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 37,592 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 XAT is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XAT, 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 XAT registered?

NL14 XAT is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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