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SG14 XLK

2014 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,441 mi
Last recorded147,441 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG14 XLK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 147,441 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 129,317 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 114,015 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 100,865 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 81,525 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 67,334 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 55,688 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 52,277 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 43,111 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 43,106 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 34,679 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 31,224 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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SG14 XLK is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SG14 XLK, 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 SG14 XLK registered?

SG14 XLK is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is SG14 XLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG14 XLK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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