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SL14 TZC

2014 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,195 mi
Last recorded87,195 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL14 TZC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 87,195 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2026 87,195 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 82,192 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 82,192 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 72,039 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 55,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 46,864 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining and inner shoulder worn / 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining / 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Pass 25 Nov 2020 40,381 miles

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))

Protective shields fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Nov 2020 40,381 miles

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

Protective shields fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2019 36,984 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 34,390 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 26,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.70mm on centre band of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 26,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.54mm on centre band of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.70mm on centre band of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 17,465 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 TZC is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TZC, 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 TZC registered?

SL14 TZC is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 May 2014.

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