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PK14 EKL

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,000 mi
Last recorded122,000 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK14 EKL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 122,000 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 30 Oct 2025 121,998 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 15 Nov 2024 114,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Nov 2023 105,737 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 105,726 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 105,649 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 101,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and components corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 101,457 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and components corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 94,411 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield becoming detached

Pass 24 Nov 2020 86,887 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 77,849 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 71,136 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 58,920 miles

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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PK14 EKL is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PK14 EKL, 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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PK14 EKL is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 April 2014.

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