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OU11 JAB

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,985 mi
Last recorded135,985 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU11 JAB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 135,985 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 135,294 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 116,217 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 106,016 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 105,827 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2021 85,808 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2021 85,808 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside Rear 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 23 Oct 2020 73,364 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted,preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 23 Oct 2019 61,148 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack 370 mm long approx, to nearside of swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 60,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Marked yellow. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack 370 mm long approx, to nearside of swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 44,137 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 37,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in the tread but not exposing cords under test conditions

Fail 31 Mar 2017 37,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Hole in tread with cords visible (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in the tread but not exposing cords under test conditions

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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OU11 JAB is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OU11 JAB, 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 OU11 JAB registered?

OU11 JAB is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 April 2014.

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