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S26 PTB

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,210 mi
Last recorded128,210 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 PTB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 128,210 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 121,492 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 121,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 113,887 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 112,077 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 112,077 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 95,175 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2020 86,917 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Stepped on inner edge, 5.3mm @centre of tread. 225/50R17 98Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 76,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Stepped/misshaped on inner edge, 4.4mm @centre of tread. 225/50R17 98Y XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Stepped/misshaped on inner edge, 4.5mm @centre of tread. 225/50R17 98Y XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 56,801 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 56,801 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 36,124 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 PTB is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black 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 S26 PTB, 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

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What year was S26 PTB registered?

S26 PTB is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2014.

Is S26 PTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 PTB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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