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SB14 SVP

2014 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,104 mi
Last recorded86,104 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB14 SVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 86,104 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front Both 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 86,079 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))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front Both 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake light indicate that parking brake is On. Not affected operation of brake.

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 82,513 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 80,130 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 75,986 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 61,543 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 61,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 51,627 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 39,240 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 24,481 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017 18,517 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 SVP is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc 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 SB14 SVP, 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 SB14 SVP registered?

SB14 SVP is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 August 2014.

Is SB14 SVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB14 SVP 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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