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R15 HTR

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,109 mi
Last recorded156,109 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 HTR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 156,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 146,978 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 135,714 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 123,771 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 113,336 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front headlamp aim low but not excessive

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

test carried out on wet conditions

Fail 2 Oct 2021 113,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front headlamp aim low but not excessive

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

test carried out on wet conditions

Pass 22 Oct 2020 106,209 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 73,763 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 6 Apr 2019 73,763 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear. (0.1 (d))

Front brake discs worn.

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 46,279 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 46,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2017 35,362 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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R15 HTR is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R15 HTR, 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 R15 HTR registered?

R15 HTR is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 May 2014.

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