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OU14 OLW

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,524 mi
Last recorded110,524 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU14 OLW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 110,524 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 104,960 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 96,835 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 90,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged starting to deform (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 May 2023 90,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged starting to deform (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 82,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly deformed around inner circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 73,475 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 67,427 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 59,337 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 52,415 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 43,284 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 OLW is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OLW, 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 OLW registered?

OU14 OLW is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 April 2014.

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