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OU14 WRV

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

150,346 mi
Last recorded150,346 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU14 WRV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 150,346 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 140,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2024 127,703 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 116,620 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 102,693 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 91,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords large deep cut in tread that extends into side wall, no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres getting near legal limit, also worn on inner and outer edges 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2020 84,493 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 84,493 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubbers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 69,721 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 55,557 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2017 43,260 miles

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

Front disc lipped

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

Rear disc lipped

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 WRV is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 WRV, 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 WRV registered?

OU14 WRV is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 May 2014.

Is OU14 WRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU14 WRV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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