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OU14 OKZ

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,527 mi
Last recorded160,527 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU14 OKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 160,527 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 160,525 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 153,818 miles

Front Coil spring corroded front springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on inner edge & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded rear springs starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 153,818 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Coil spring corroded front springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on inner edge & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded rear springs starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 147,326 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 138,040 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 138,039 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 126,768 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2021 117,076 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 117,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 109,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly out of shape on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 98,801 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 89,149 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 76,669 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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OU14 OKZ is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black 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 OU14 OKZ, 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 OU14 OKZ registered?

OU14 OKZ is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 March 2014.

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