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SL14 UCM

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,826 mi
Last recorded111,826 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 111,826 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 101,344 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 101,303 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and offside. (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside arms, front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 85,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 75,643 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 75,491 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear screw in tyre tread

Pass 1 Feb 2022 65,456 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 58,065 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 51,752 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 41,946 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 31,603 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 22,940 miles

Covers Underside Front to Rear

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 UCM 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 UCM, 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 UCM is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 May 2014.

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