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SFZ 5487

2014 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,937 mi
Last recorded85,937 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFZ 5487
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 85,937 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 77,762 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 67,780 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 67,640 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 60,628 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2021 58,435 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 54,150 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 54,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 52,151 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 51,947 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2019 45,843 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 34,850 miles

all tyres worn close to legal limit

front pads wearing thin

Pass 8 May 2017 23,180 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SFZ 5487 is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SFZ 5487, 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 SFZ 5487 registered?

SFZ 5487 is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 April 2014.

Is SFZ 5487 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFZ 5487 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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