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S23 MTO

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,842 mi
Last recorded96,842 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 MTO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 96,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 82,773 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 79,943 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Sep 2023 76,189 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 76,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 71,324 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 65,520 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 65,520 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 60,357 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 57,121 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 50,792 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 48,110 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 42,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S23 MTO is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S23 MTO, 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 S23 MTO registered?

S23 MTO is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 September 2014.

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