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SP14 UCW

2014 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,721 mi
Last recorded122,721 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 122,721 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 115,156 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 115,156 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 109,048 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2023 97,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear discs and pads sign of heat damage

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 88,308 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 79,059 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 73,152 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 62,251 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 52,347 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 40,892 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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SP14 UCW is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 SP14 UCW, 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 SP14 UCW registered?

SP14 UCW is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2014.

Is SP14 UCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP14 UCW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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