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SK14 ZRA

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,862 mi
Last recorded109,862 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 109,862 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 96,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 96,453 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 81,706 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 71,188 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 71,188 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 60,592 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 51,928 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 51,928 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 47,967 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 47,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge suggesting wheel alignment may need to be adjusted

Pass 9 Feb 2019 40,396 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 8 Feb 2019 40,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Feb 2018 32,314 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 16 Feb 2018 32,314 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Mar 2017 24,205 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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SK14 ZRA is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZRA, 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 ZRA registered?

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

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