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SJ14 SZO

2014 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,257 mi
Last recorded102,257 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ14 SZO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 102,257 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 94,621 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 89,032 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 87,787 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 84,888 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 79,098 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 68,644 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 62,375 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 62,360 miles

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2017 45,223 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 43,723 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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SJ14 SZO is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SJ14 SZO, 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 SJ14 SZO registered?

SJ14 SZO is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 March 2014.

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The MOT history for SJ14 SZO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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