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SK14 ZPU

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,672 mi
Last recorded90,672 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK14 ZPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 90,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 30 Nov 2024 88,031 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 82,625 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 82,616 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 79,110 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 75,933 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 71,387 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 62,710 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 58,189 miles

Offside Rear tyre stepped

Fail 16 May 2018 57,545 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear tyre stepped

Pass 25 May 2017 36,793 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 34,616 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 34,615 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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SK14 ZPU is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 SK14 ZPU, 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 SK14 ZPU registered?

SK14 ZPU is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is SK14 ZPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK14 ZPU 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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