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SM14 FWC

2014 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

151,417 mi
Last recorded151,417 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 FWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 151,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 150,687 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 135,498 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 116,550 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 97,718 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 72,973 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring view of certain mot components

Pass 10 Dec 2020 57,046 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 39,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 23,567 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 10,246 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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SM14 FWC is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SM14 FWC, 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 SM14 FWC registered?

SM14 FWC is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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