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R88 PUP

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

274,758 mi
Last recorded274,758 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 PUP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 274,758 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 274,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2025 251,817 miles

nearside steering rack slight play

Fail 16 Apr 2025 251,809 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

nearside steering rack slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2024 224,030 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 209,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 209,547 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 187,460 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 26 Feb 2021 160,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 142,251 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts-inner surface/edge lips. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excess inner edge wear-advise renewal/geometry check (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 142,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge excessively worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts-inner surface/edge lips. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excess inner edge wear-advise renewal/geometry check (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 102,029 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 65,604 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 33,220 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

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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R88 PUP is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R88 PUP, 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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R88 PUP is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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