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SB14 AKJ

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,286 mi
Last recorded110,286 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB14 AKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 110,286 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 110,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 95,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 95,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 82,902 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 75,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 67,052 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 66,955 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 59,603 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 42,063 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 39,299 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 39,299 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 May 2017 33,921 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 33,681 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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SB14 AKJ is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SB14 AKJ, 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 SB14 AKJ registered?

SB14 AKJ is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 May 2014.

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