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SM14 PVZ

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,473 mi
Last recorded140,473 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 PVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 140,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 140,473 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 129,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

tpms light on

Pass 24 Jan 2024 121,272 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 119,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly, and slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both front strut top mounts slightly stiff/notchy in operation

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 3,4,3 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,4,2,mm on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,5,3,mm on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 113,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 2,4,2,mm to bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 3,4,2,mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,5,3,mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 113,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 2,4,2,mm to bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 3,4,2,mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,5,3,mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 104,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front with wear lip and slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge,outer 4mm, centre 6mm, inner 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge, outer 3mm, centre 4mm, inner 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slight corrosion on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 104,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front with wear lip and slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge,outer 4mm, centre 6mm, inner 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge, outer 3mm, centre 4mm, inner 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slight corrosion on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 97,261 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 97,252 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 3mm and wearing bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 85,851 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Jul 2019 85,844 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 72,053 miles

front tyres wearing on edges and tread getting low

Fail 23 Jul 2018 72,053 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges and tread getting low

Pass 24 Jul 2017 52,570 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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SM14 PVZ is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SM14 PVZ, 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 PVZ registered?

SM14 PVZ is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 July 2014.

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