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RX14 RBO

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,451 mi
Last recorded76,451 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX14 RBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 76,451 miles

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

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

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

Rear wiper arm missing

Pass 14 Apr 2025 72,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 68,059 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 68,059 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit smoke reading was 4.93 now 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 63,395 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW INNER EDGE PERISHING /CRACKING INNER (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW INNER PERISHING/CRACKING INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Apr 2023 63,393 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit PLATE VALUE 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW INNER EDGE PERISHING /CRACKING INNER (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW INNER PERISHING/CRACKING INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Apr 2022 58,836 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 53,365 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 53,363 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 51,119 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 40,206 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 32,352 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 26,660 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn centre tread & cut in side wall

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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RX14 RBO is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RX14 RBO, 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 RX14 RBO registered?

RX14 RBO is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 March 2014.

Is RX14 RBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX14 RBO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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