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SB14 TJB

2014 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,822 mi
Last recorded106,822 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 106,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing off side front 225/50/17w cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Fail 27 May 2026 106,763 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear 225/50/17w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing off side front 225/50/17w cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2024 98,255 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 225-50-17wxl split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 91,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 91,746 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear child seats removed to assess seat belts

Pass 17 Nov 2022 76,469 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 76,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 0mm inside edge, outside testable area/tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 66,041 miles

Front Wipers smearing.

Pass 12 Nov 2020 58,895 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 58,814 miles

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

injector leak chuffing

Pass 7 May 2019 37,578 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 10 May 2018 31,323 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 17,536 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 TJB is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TJB, 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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SB14 TJB is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 June 2014.

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