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OV14 AHX

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,944 mi
Last recorded58,944 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV14 AHX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 58,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear and subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2025 58,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2025 58,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2024 56,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted - not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Oct 2023 53,370 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 53,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split/debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2022 49,098 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2021 44,747 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2021 44,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm in places and cracking round side wall

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm in places and cracking round side wall

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

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm in places

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2020 40,886 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts slightly worn on inner edge(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 40,818 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts slightly worn on inner edge(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 37,085 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 37,080 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 34,260 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 30,162 miles

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

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

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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OV14 AHX is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OV14 AHX, 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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OV14 AHX is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 May 2014.

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