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R222 RNB

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,416 mi
Last recorded135,416 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR222 RNB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 135,416 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 128,065 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge, cords almost showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 116,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air filter box poorly modified causing an induction leak, slightly affects emissions

Fail 15 Jun 2022 116,689 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air filter box poorly modified causing an induction leak, slightly affects emissions

Pass 17 May 2021 98,885 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 94,680 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 90,474 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 82,773 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 73,362 miles

Eurolites fitted to headlamps

Fail 1 Jun 2017 73,362 miles

Eurolites fitted to headlamps

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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R222 RNB is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R222 RNB, 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 R222 RNB registered?

R222 RNB is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 June 2014.

Is R222 RNB safe to buy?

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