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OU14 OMB

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,768 mi
Last recorded114,768 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 114,768 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 114,734 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 113,775 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 113,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 110,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 106,610 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 101,739 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 101,739 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 98,289 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 98,289 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 95,640 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 95,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 79,971 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 62,165 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 62,163 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 44,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin *** ADVISE REPLACE ASAP *** (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin *** ADVISE REPLACE ASAP *** (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 44,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin *** ADVISE REPLACE ASAP *** (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin *** ADVISE REPLACE ASAP *** (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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 OMB is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OMB, 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 OMB registered?

OU14 OMB is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 March 2014.

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