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SAL 18X

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,602 mi
Last recorded66,602 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAL 18X
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 66,602 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 66,602 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 61,558 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 55,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 51,208 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 46,488 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre location marked with crayon ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 42,157 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 37,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 30,637 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 25,145 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 25,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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SAL 18X is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SAL 18X, 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 SAL 18X?

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What year was SAL 18X registered?

SAL 18X is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is SAL 18X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAL 18X shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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