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S2 ELJ

2014 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,056 mi
Last recorded84,056 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 ELJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 84,056 miles

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

Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged rear view mirror deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear slight misting around filler neck (fuel)

various suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2025 78,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 71,825 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 66,707 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 59,240 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2022 59,223 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 54,170 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 48,848 miles

both front tyres slight wearing and cracking at tread areas

both rear tyres wearing at inner edges

interior mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2019 42,429 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 42,407 miles

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

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

front and rear inner pads getting low front and rear brake discs also starting to wear

Pass 21 Sep 2018 34,255 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 25,100 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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S2 ELJ is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S2 ELJ, 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 S2 ELJ registered?

S2 ELJ is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is S2 ELJ safe to buy?

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