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SC14 MOU

2014 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,503 mi
Last recorded162,503 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC14 MOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 162,503 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 149,940 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 149,939 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 149,293 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in inner rack ends ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm in parts - worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm in parts - worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 148,487 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion on suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge and 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 137,352 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2023 137,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Lens Broken (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Lens Broken (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2022 123,413 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 123,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 108,708 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2020 89,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

covers fitted to underside

engine cover fitted

side skirts fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2019 70,048 miles

under trays and shields fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2018 46,364 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2017 37,834 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 37,075 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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SC14 MOU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC14 MOU, 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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SC14 MOU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 June 2014.

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