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SP14 LXN

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,809 mi
Last recorded106,809 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP14 LXN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 106,809 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s worn on inner edges - o/s badly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s trailing arm bushes starting to split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 3 Mar 2025 95,361 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 95,359 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not fully checked (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 84,700 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 84,698 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 71,597 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 58,457 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2.5 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 47,022 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s. Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Mar 2020 38,651 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/s/r and n/s/r child seats fitted ()

Fail 2 Mar 2020 38,651 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/s/r and n/s/r child seats fitted ()

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 32,092 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 32,091 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 22,529 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 14,101 miles

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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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SP14 LXN is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red 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 SP14 LXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP14 LXN registered?

SP14 LXN is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 March 2014.

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