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NU14 KLS

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,084 mi
Last recorded165,084 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU14 KLS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 165,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 165,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 152,146 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 136,655 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 136,221 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 119,424 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 119,423 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 100,244 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 100,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 99,407 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 90,152 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 81,123 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 51,560 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 48,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 34,994 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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NU14 KLS is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NU14 KLS, 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 NU14 KLS registered?

NU14 KLS is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 April 2014.

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