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SL14 JVV

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,134 mi
Last recorded74,134 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL14 JVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 74,134 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 74,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake cable fowling rear brake pipe

hand brake near end of its travel

heat shield at fuel tank loose

Pass 17 Jul 2025 70,200 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 70,196 miles

Brake lever excessively worn to much travel (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front wheel alignment

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 65,092 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 65,090 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating and rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2023 59,357 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 52,737 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 45,719 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 39,922 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 39,920 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 35,063 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2018 28,410 miles

Offside Front day running light not working

Fail 16 Jul 2018 28,391 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front day running light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2017 21,275 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

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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SL14 JVV is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SL14 JVV, 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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SL14 JVV is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 July 2014.

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