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SO14 BWD

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,524 mi
Last recorded116,524 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO14 BWD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 116,524 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 104,460 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 98,789 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 91,696 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Slightly Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 84,637 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 81,705 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 81,688 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 76,959 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test 'Phone holder

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 69,309 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2020 69,229 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 50,679 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 38,960 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 38,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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SO14 BWD is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SO14 BWD, 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 SO14 BWD registered?

SO14 BWD is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 August 2014.

Is SO14 BWD safe to buy?

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