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SE14 LRN

2014 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,138 mi
Last recorded93,138 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE14 LRN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 93,138 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 85,132 miles

Under vehicle covered in under seal , unable to make fair assessment

Fail 1 May 2025 85,132 miles

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

Under vehicle covered in under seal , unable to make fair assessment

Pass 17 May 2024 78,873 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2024 78,854 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 74,733 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 74,733 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 71,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens has slight crack

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 71,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens has slight crack

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 63,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 63,529 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 57,630 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage from rubbing on broken spring but not excessive

Fail 27 Jun 2019 57,630 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage from rubbing on broken spring but not excessive

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MT when presented for test (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 46,561 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 37,508 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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SE14 LRN is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SE14 LRN, 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 SE14 LRN registered?

SE14 LRN is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 July 2014.

Is SE14 LRN safe to buy?

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