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SL14 ORZ

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,273 mi
Last recorded141,273 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL14 ORZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 141,273 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2026 141,272 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working and o/side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 133,454 miles

Lower under vehicle covers / trays fitted not allowing full under vehicle inspection

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 131,081 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 125,840 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 125,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 118,187 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 108,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Apr 2020 103,429 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 94,110 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 15 Jun 2018 77,754 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 54,272 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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SL14 ORZ is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 SL14 ORZ, 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 SL14 ORZ registered?

SL14 ORZ is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 May 2014.

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