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S26 HLG

2014 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,393 mi
Last recorded78,393 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 HLG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 78,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 66,350 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 57,595 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 44,424 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 44,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 32,962 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 31,099 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 27,927 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 25,524 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 21,849 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 17,137 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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S26 HLG is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 S26 HLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S26 HLG?

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What year was S26 HLG registered?

S26 HLG is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 September 2014.

Is S26 HLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 HLG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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