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RO07 SMR

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,909 mi
Last recorded142,909 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO07 SMR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 142,909 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 142,908 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

fuel tank heat shield loose

Pass 9 Sep 2024 137,142 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 125,435 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 108,584 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 91,120 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 79,236 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 65,457 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 50,602 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 30,785 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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RO07 SMR 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 90%.

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 RO07 SMR, 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 RO07 SMR registered?

RO07 SMR is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 April 2014.

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