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RB02 SUZ

2014 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

223,622 mi
Last recorded223,622 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB02 SUZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 223,622 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

handbrake cables ends corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2024 208,095 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 208,095 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mounting broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both sides (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 May 2023 190,675 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 106,274 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 92,160 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 84,601 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 67,187 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 54,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,112 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 51,112 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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RB02 SUZ is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Bronze 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 RB02 SUZ, 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 RB02 SUZ registered?

RB02 SUZ is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 May 2014.

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