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SB14 NKF

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,310 mi
Last recorded119,310 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB14 NKF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 119,310 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 105,367 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 105,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 95,504 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 95,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jan 2023 83,874 miles

N/S/R tyre on 4mm tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

O/S/R tyre on 4mm tread

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 79,691 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 37,258 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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SB14 NKF is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SB14 NKF, 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 NKF registered?

SB14 NKF is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 June 2014.

Is SB14 NKF safe to buy?

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