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R18 RDV

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

251,193 mi
Last recorded251,193 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 RDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 251,193 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 250,187 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both front and rear backing plates tinted (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Noise from steering rack but no play or movment

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

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))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 241,148 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 241,148 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 232,905 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 232,898 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 31 Oct 2022 221,403 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 207,658 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 197,320 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Sep 2020 197,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer edge and tyre unevenly worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald in many places around tyre very unevenly worn, inner edge cords are visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very unevenly worn and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very unevenly worn and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 177,730 miles

Nearside rear tyre very unevenly worn

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge almost worn smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside diff seal slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 177,730 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre very unevenly worn

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge almost worn smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside diff seal slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 139,840 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 139,780 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hits the stop (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 100,424 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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R18 RDV is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White 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 R18 RDV, 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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R18 RDV is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 November 2014.

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